Next weekend marks a ‘big’ birthday for the husband. It also means a night out without the kids. Gone are the days when I used to stress about leaving them over night. Nowadays I break open the Prosecco and enjoy the silence! The kids would rather be staying with the Grandparents and jumping all over their sofa anyway!
The husband is quite private. He hardly ever goes on facebook and has declined more friend requests than he has accepted. Unfortunately for him, he is married to a blogger, and I couldn’t let his birthday (the big one) go past without a mention.
So I thought about something we both love. This is hard as we are complete opposites and there are not many things that we both love. After reflecting on nearly 25 years together I still couldn’t think of anything we both loved (apart from the smalls, obvs). But then I remembered something from childhood, that despite not knowing each other at the time, we did both love.
Tiffany.
I drove my parents mad blasting out “I think we’re alone now” and singing into my hairbrush day after day after day. The husband had a bit of a crush on her. It must have been the drain pipe jeans and baggy jumpers! But bottom line, we both loved Tiffany. We both may still do.
So husband, this is for you…
Way back when we didn’t have kids and going out didn’t require a military operation. Look how youthful we were!
I Think We’re Alone Now – A parody for the parents trying to have a night off
Children behave
That’s what we say when we are leaving
And watch how you play
They’re not listening
And so we’re
Running just as fast as we can
Leaving them with the Grandparents
Trying to get away just for one night
We packed their bear and skanky blankie
And we’re sure they’ll be just fine
And then you say
I think we’re alone now
There doesn’t seem to be any kids around
I think were alone now
The clinking of our glass is the only sound
Look at the way
We gotta plan what we’re doing
‘Cause spontaneous
No longer exists
And so we’re
Running just as fast as we can
Leaving them with the Grandparents
Trying to get away just for one night
We can lie-in in the morning and
Be in bed by half past nine
And then you say
I think we’re alone now
The cushions on the couch aren’t being thrown around
I think were alone now
The really noisy toys aren’t making any sound
(insert your own funky instrumental bit with awesome dance moves)
I think we’re alone now
There doesn’t seem to be any kids around
I think were alone now
The clinking of our glass is the only sound
And if you fancy a trip down memory lane, here’s the original. Drainpipe jeans and and funky dance moves included…
Happy Birthday Husband xxx
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Misery Guts has a big birth day coming up & we’re also having a couple of nights childfree thanks to the MIL – hope you have fun! #coolmumclub
OMG this brought me back. As I read your parody I was totally singing along and watching the video at the end I remembered every single word lo. I loved Tiffany too when I was in middle school:) #CoolMumClub
Oh and Happy Birthday to your Hubby!
Ha I totally sang through the whole thing! Brilliant. Nights out are so different these days – unfortunately we still don’t get that lie in so I’m definitely always hankering for my bed by 9.30! x #coolmumclub
I think I’m going to be humming this all day now brilliant post. Thanks for joining #dreamteam this week
Love this Claire!Loved Tiffany too!I can’t remember the last time we stayed away from the damn kids….am well jel xx
TUNE! I loved this song back in the day…well, actually I STILL love this song! Think I love your version more though Claire!
Thanks for linking to #coolmumclub Happy Birthday Daddy Dirty Dishes!
Loved this! I totally read it to the tune of the song!! Hope you have a great night away! #coolmumclub
OH MY GOD CLAIRE I LOVE THIS!!!! I lover this song and if I could sing I would do this on my YouTube I just don’t know if I’m brave enough to make it happen…would have to have a few first lol! Thanks for linking up to #coolmumcub huni xoxo
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