Music baby!

       As Mason is getting older we have noticed he is very sensitive to sound. If someone laughs loud, or hollers to get someones attention Mason will cry. Mike and I would take Mason to restaurants, malls, or busy places to see his reaction. If it was noisy or a lot of commotion Mason would scream uncontrollably. Mike and I were discussing his behavior because this little guy hardly ever cries, and we came to the conclusion to buy earplugs. Mason was perfectly fine in public places if he had his ear plugs in. Now I carry a little container in my purse and we put them in when we plan to be somewhere busy, and loud. We feel we shouldn't keep him from places because he is uncomfortable but instead try to help him adjust and get used to  this crazy world. I haven't spoken to his doctor about this just yet but I plan to at our appointment next week, but for now it is ear plug time! 
     Music! Mason LOVES his music. I love to sing, dance, and jam out to music. Mason is familiar with music probably from when he was in my tummy. Music is one of my favorite things in the world so its safe to say there is music playing all day everyday and outburst of me singing no matter where we are.
       Riding in my aunts car Mason started crying, I asked my aunt "hey, will you turn up the music?" then he was silent. I also sing to Mason... ALOT. He was playing on my grandmas floor, and I was singing quietly, Mason stopped what he was doing, turned to face me. So I sang louder, then he smiled and started dancing. My grandma said "Do you know your mommies voice or what?"  His big brother did the SAME thing. He could be crying, I would sing and he would smile. 
      His dancing is something new so of course when the therapist was here the other day I had to show them his moves. I started singing and Mason started dancing. The ladies thought it was the cutest thing. I asked them how old Mason has to be to start music therapy, and I was told he can start after one. His caretaker said " I think this would be a great therapy for Mason, We have a child in our program who is older and wont listen to his mom but he reacts to music. So his music therapist suggested for the mother to sing what she wants him to do, and he found it fun and responds to her with no problem." she also told me "there was also this little boy who wouldnt walk, he had a walker but refused to use it. He started music therapy, and his therapist brought a drum and would hit the drum every time he would take a step, this worked very well for him and was walking with no walker on his own." 
      As we continued to talk about music therapy it sounded better and better to me. My reasons of wanting to do music therapy... 1. We love music  2. Mason is very happy when music is playing and I feel this would be a way he can express himself. 
       Mason is VERY shy especially in public. He has to be held and he will lay his head on me for comfort. Tonight we went to a concert, of course it was very loud, very crowded. He had his earplugs, his blankie and was held through the concert. As long as he had his earplugs the screaming didn't bother him. Of course being in a crowded area people notice Mason and say how cute he is and talks to him. Hes less then impressed by strangers, and he has to stare at everyone to make sure they don't touch him. The music started playing then he could careless about all the people and before we knew it he started dancing. He enjoyed the concert. Tonight was his second concert and he loved every minute of it! 
      My song I sing to Mason daily is "I'll be" by Reba McEntire. I love her and most importantly love the message. : )  
                                              When darkness falls upon your heart and soul.

I'll be the light that shines for you.
When you forget how beautiful you are
I'll be there to remind you.
When you can't find your way,
I'll find my way to you.
When troubles come around,
I will come to you.


I'll be your shoulder when you need someone to lean on.
Be your shelter.
When you need someone to see you through.
I'll be there to carry you.
I'll be there.
I'll be the rock that will be strong for you.
The one that will hold on to you.
When you feel that rain falling down.
When there's nobody else around.
I'll be.


And when you're there with no one there to hold.
I'll be the arms that reach for you.
And when you feel your faith is running low.
I'll be there to believe in you.
When all you find are lies.
I'll be the truth you need.
When you need someone to run to .
You can run to me


I'll be your shoulder when you need someone to lean on.
Be your shelter.
When you need someone to see you through.
I'll be there to carry you.
I'll be there.
I'll be the rock that will be strong for you.
The one that will hold on to you.
When you feel that rain falling down.
When there's nobody else around.
I'll be.


I'll be the sun.
When your heart's filled with rain.
I'll be the one.
To chase the rain away.


I'll be your shoulder when you need someone to lean on.
Be your shelter.
When you need someone to see you through.
I'll be there to carry you.
I'll be there.
I'll be the rock that will be strong for you.
The one that will hold on to you.
When you feel that rain falling down.
When there's nobody else around.
I'll be.