If you know Ellie, you probably know how much she loves to sing. It's a bit like living in musical some days, where everything reminds her of a song and she just has to sing. She would feel right at home in The Sound of Music, I think. No, she doesn't always know all the words, and no, she doesn't always sing loudly. It's often quiet and somwhat indestinct, but for the girl who couldn't sing a thing or speak a word not so long ago, every song is a wonderful thing.
She sings preschool favorites, songs she's heard in movies or on Sesame Street, songs they sing at school, songs she hears in the car, and, all year 'round, Christmas songs. Her little voice has become the soundtrack to most of our days.
In spite of all the singing we hear, she has been extremely shy about singing on camera or when asked. Several times I have tried to get her to sing a specific song for someone, or to sing almost anything on camera, and she refuses. She's more apt to stare mutely or run away than she is to comply, so I've settled for soaking it up real-time and leaving the recording until she's ready.
But, miracle of miracles, she obliged her teachers at school last week. So here, to spread a little Christmas love, is Ellie's quiet rendition of Rudolph:
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