Sing a Song

Abbie is starting to sing along with songs, and that’s exciting. She spent the first three years of her life mostly mute, it’s nice to hear her speaking. It’s especially exciting to hear her try to keep up with the lyrics for a fast-paced song like “Happy Tappin’ with Elmo.”

My parents gave us a musical Christmas card that plays “Jingle Bell Rock” when opened. Mommy sat down with Abbie and sang the song with her, covering the 15-second clip contained in the song repeatedly. After a few minutes, Abbie started carrying the card around the house, singing “Jingle Bell Rock,” oblivious to the fact that we’re well past Christmas. It was a cute sight, and we were anxious to share it with family and friends, especially my parents who gave us the card.

Then the boys found the card. Soon afterward the card was torn in half, rendering it silent. At least we can still keep trying to teach her “Happy Tappin’ with Elmo.”