10.20.10

The Best Day

I rarely share videos or music and I really don’t enjoy the auto-music that can be found on some blogs. I don’t ever write about songs or lyrics but today is a different story because the images and the lyrics to this one video moved me – and of course I wanted to share my experience with you.

My husband pulled me aside the other night and played this music video for me by Taylor Swift. It was the first time I ever saw the video or heard the song and by the end, I was crying. It was one of the best music videos I’ve ever watched and some of the most beautiful lyrics written. It’s a video completely comprised of raw footage from home videos of her life.

I saw myself in that little girl.

I saw myself in that daughter growing up.

I saw my own mother and our beautiful relationship.

And because I saw myself in that mother who was watching it all take place.

Memories of my own childhood immediately came to me and the memories I am making right now with my own children suddenly came to light. Yes, by the end of this video I was crying – crying because it’s the realization that my kids are growing up so fast and there isn’t a damn thing I can do about it…

Other than to hold my husband’s hand and recognize that we’re having the best days with them.

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  1. Tractor Mom
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    October 20, 2010 at 4:04 am

    I’m trying to find my tissue…..

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  2. Niki
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    October 20, 2010 at 4:33 am

    Love this video! Thanks for sharing it Heather. I am having the best days with my kids as well. :)

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  3. Organic Motherhood with Cool Whip says:
    October 20, 2010 at 4:50 am

    Totally crying. This video made my day. Thank you, Theta Mom. Big hearts!

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  4. Kristin @ Ellie-town
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    October 20, 2010 at 5:05 am

    My 3.5 year old is a die hard Taylor Swift fan so while searching for videos onDemand, I came across the Best Day around last Christmas. I tear up every time I watch it!

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  5. Jackie
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    October 20, 2010 at 5:25 am

    crap…. I should not have watched this at work! Trying hard to not let my makeup run down my face.

    Such a sweet song! We can only hope that all our children feel the same way about us.

    Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Ashley @ Just Another Mom of 2
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    October 20, 2010 at 6:13 am

    I love this song, it is definitely emotional. I have a hard time listening to any song that makes me think about my babies growing up- I always end up in tears!

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  7. Rebekah C
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    October 20, 2010 at 6:14 am

    Wow. That was beautiful. And really, when was the last time you heard a famous musician thanking their parents for being awesome?

    Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Michelle @ Mommy Loves Stilettos
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    October 20, 2010 at 6:17 am

    That song gives me goosebumps. I love it :)

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  9. Cristie
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    October 20, 2010 at 6:31 am

    I LOVE This song and video. Cry every time. Good share!

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  10. Jaime
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    October 20, 2010 at 7:10 am

    Thank you for sharing this video and its message!

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  11. Flory
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    October 20, 2010 at 7:57 am

    Touching video and song. This is my first time hearing it – thank you for sharing.

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  12. Corine (Complicated Mama)
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    October 20, 2010 at 7:57 am

    Wow Taylor Swift is all the buzz these days lol I posted about her too— but my post definitely isnt a tear jerker.

    This one gives me chills. So sweet.

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  13. Stacy
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    October 20, 2010 at 8:29 am

    What a tear jerker! Such a beautiful song and video and what a powerful message and reminder. Thank you for sharing!

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  14. Megan (Best of Fates)
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    October 20, 2010 at 8:48 am

    I love that music video – and as I don’t normally watch music videos I never would have seen it without your prodding, so thanks!

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  15. Jen
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    October 20, 2010 at 8:58 am

    Oh the tears….

    I lost it when that baby went for the neck snuggle. I remember that neck snuggle.

    I miss it.

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    • Theta Mom
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      October 20, 2010 at 9:37 am

      Jen, I lost it at that part, too and that is EXACTLY the moment I looked at my husband and I was sad – sad because I feel like I rushed that time when they were babies away and sad that I wish I had video of them just like that. I am now going to be taking more photos and videos of my kids because I want some memory of them on film – just like this.

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  16. Cheryl D.
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    October 20, 2010 at 9:27 am

    This is hard for me right now because I often feel I’m not giving my daughter the best childhood ever. She spends her time in school working really hard. After school is way too much homework for a first grader, in my opinion. Then we generally make sure she has time to interact with other kids or go to therapies for her autism. It’s really not a terribly fun life that kids should be having.

    And you’re right. The time goes by so fast!

    When do kids have time to be kids? Just wondering.

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    • Theta Mom
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      October 20, 2010 at 9:39 am

      Cheryl, My heart goes out to you because you have so much on your plate – but perhaps a video like this reminds us the embrace the moments we DO have with our kids – even when they aren’t the best moments – because it DOES go by so fast…

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  17. Anne
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    October 20, 2010 at 9:37 am

    That is really, really sweet and I only hope that my girls feel the same way about me! My post today is on a similar topic – about enjoying every moment and how sometimes when you don’t enjoy the moment at the time you appreciate it later.

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  18. Brittany at Mommy Words
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    October 20, 2010 at 10:59 am

    Grabbing my flip and recording our best day. Today. Every day. I am blessed. Thank you so much for sharing!

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  19. B
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    October 20, 2010 at 11:10 am

    Okay, I’m still trying to get over my boy turning 10 the other day and wondering where all the time has gone to. This just made me want to cry more! (in a good way though, I guess! So sweet!)

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  20. Grace at Arms Wide Open
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    October 20, 2010 at 11:18 am

    that was absolutely beautiful! it makes my heart ache for a daughter so bad!!! :)
    thank you for sharing it.

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  21. Jill
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    October 20, 2010 at 11:56 am

    LOVE THIS! Thanks for sharing. It is so weird how we see ourselves as the child AND the mother, isn’t it? But that’s what make the emotions come flooding out for me.

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    • Theta Mom
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      October 20, 2010 at 12:01 pm

      I thought the SAME thing Jill! Like, wow – in one instance I felt like I was 5 again and in the next, I related to the mother watching in awe of her 5 year old. Crazy- but good crazy I guess!

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  22. Mrs. G.I. Joe says:
    October 20, 2010 at 12:14 pm

    I first heard that song when I was pregnant with Lucy and oh man…it still makes me cry every time!

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  23. Jean@MommyToTwoBoys
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    October 20, 2010 at 12:33 pm

    I really dislike videos, they are usually pornographic and degrating to women in some way. But this is precious.

    Like you, I found myself thinking so much about being home every day with my two guys…

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  24. elizabeth-flourish in progress says:
    October 20, 2010 at 12:52 pm

    Awww…..this made my eye misty.

    The other day, I tried to pick up my daughter Cal and for about two seconds, nothing happened! I managed to get her off the ground, but certainly not as easily as I once did!

    Trying my best to enjoy EVERYDAY.

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  25. Rachel {at} Mommy Needs a Vacation
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    October 20, 2010 at 1:30 pm

    Oh my that video is SO SWEET!!! I am not a big Taylor Swift fan but that video/song is pretty awesome!!

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  26. Missy @ Wonder, Friend
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    October 20, 2010 at 1:57 pm

    Why? Why do they have to get so big so fast?! Sniff.

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  27. Theresa
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    October 20, 2010 at 3:54 pm

    What a great video! Thank you so much for sharing it.

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  28. julia
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    October 20, 2010 at 8:00 pm

    this makes me want to go run to my kids and hug them. it also makes me want to get off the internet, forget social media and blogging and spend every moment with them. but then i know the stress would set in. learning to balance time with them, with time away from them to keep sane.

    thanks for this Heather.

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  29. Missy
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    October 21, 2010 at 12:19 am

    I am at a crossroads here.
    I am not a fan of Taylor Swift. I think she is overplayed. While I think she is an awesome songwriter, I think her voice is quite lacking. I do not get the appeal of her and why she is so popular.

    However, after reading your post and the comments, I really want to click on this video to see what it is about.

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    • Theta Mom
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      October 21, 2010 at 4:21 am

      I am not one to share videos on my blog but this was different. I think she’s a really talented songwriter – this kind of song pulls right at your heart strings whether you are a daughter or a mother or both.

      I am curious – since you are not typically a fan of hers, what did you think of this video??

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      • Missy
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        October 23, 2010 at 10:03 am

        I thought the song itself, the lyrics, were beautiful and a wonderful testimony to her mother. I did not and still do not have a close relationship to my mother so I had to take it as the perspective of being a mother. This embodies exactly what I am trying to do with my own children.
        Adding the home videos made the song mean even that much more.

        However, I am still not a Taylor Swift fan. =)

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  30. JDaniel4's Mom
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    October 21, 2010 at 5:00 am

    This video is so special. Thanks for sharing it.

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  31. Melissa (Confessions of a Dr.Mom)
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    October 21, 2010 at 5:47 am

    Thanks for sharing, you got me crying and it’s not even 6 am over here. I had never seen or heard this song before either. Makes me want to video my children today. I can’t remember the last time I pulled out the video camera.

    Goes by too fast.

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    • Theta Mom
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      October 21, 2010 at 6:06 am

      Melissa,
      That’s another reason this video got me crying – I don’t have so *little* footage of my kids on video and with today’s technology and the tons of stuff we do have, it’s a sad reality that we don’t have more on film {and I can’t get that time back}. This video made me realize I will be using my Flip Cam *much* more and hugging my kids a little tighter today.
      xo

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  32. Figments of a Mom
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    October 21, 2010 at 6:05 am

    Oh geez! I’m all teary just over your post!

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  33. Shell
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    October 21, 2010 at 6:26 am

    *tears*

    Cutest thing ever is my boys sitting beside me asking about the kids in the video and my 2 year-old trying to kiss the baby.

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  34. Tina @ Life Without Pink
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    October 21, 2010 at 6:34 am

    This is my first time seeing this and I am a mess….what a great tribute to her childhood and mother. Yes you are right these are the best days and we are building memories that will be remembered by both our children and us. Thank you for sharing this!

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    • Theta Mom
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      October 21, 2010 at 6:37 am

      I can’t believe this song has been out for over a year and my husband just found it recently and sat me down to watch it. I knew it had to be good since *he* wanted me to watch! And I am totally pulling out the Flip Cam much more often!! Thanks for your comment mama!

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  35. Joy
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    October 21, 2010 at 1:18 pm

    I love this video and the lyrics. It is really beautiful and such a poignant reminder that our children really do remember all of the things we do with them no matter how simple.

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  36. Brenda says:
    October 22, 2010 at 5:54 pm

    I normally absolutely HATE music videos. They generally totally ruin the lyrics for me. But this… wow. LOVE!!

    At the end of every year, I put together a playlist that is sort of review of that year’s theme. This year, my theme in life has been Here and Now. Taking the time to love on my family NOW. Correcting my bad attitudes of frustration NOW. Not after this hard phase of life passes or when the kids are easier to handle (cause really… who’s to say that will ever happen), but right here, right now. This song is definitely going on this year’s playlist.

    Thank you so much for sharing.

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  37. Moomser
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    October 24, 2010 at 1:52 pm

    Thank you for the lovely video, it made me cry, as expected, which makes my husband crazy. Then I had him read some of these comments, just to prove that I’m not the only one! I only recently found your blog, and am still getting to know it and you, but from what I’ve seen you’re doing a great job, thanks!
    Also, thank you for visiting me, it really means a lot that you take the time to visit newbies!

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  38. clueless mama
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    October 26, 2010 at 4:12 pm

    Hey Heather, what a great song. I too can relate to that little girl and the relationship with her mom. Thanks for sharing that great video.

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