“Baby You’re A Rich Man”
Released as a B-side to “All You Need Is Love” this song was, according to BeatleSongs written half and half by Paul and John. Tell Me Why claims the song is “unsettling in how lacking in purpose it all sounds.” This was one of my favorite Beatles songs growing up, and I’ve always liked the sentiment of we are all rich in our own selves, all beautiful people with value and worth.
The sentiment of this Beatles B-side is perfect for today, Christmas. The kids have opened their presents and are happily playing with them. It’s not about the presents though. As I type this up Xavier is down for nap. August is playing his new Pokemon X game on the 3DS, Ciárán is playing with his Octonauts sets and Déla is somewhere downstairs with her American Girl Doll stuff and she could be plotting to take over the world for all I know. Kyle not only came up for the present unwrapping, but after he descended back into his room he resurfaced again a couple of times.
With all 5 kids enjoying themselves and happy along with a healthy (so far) pregnancy for our upcoming child, I do indeed feel like a rich man.
Merry Christmas!