Christmas lights and decorations are up. It feels so good. Light is joy and hope.
After dinner I put on my jammies and settled in to read my fellow bloggers’ posts. I had ‘The Sound of Music’ movie in the background. Every time a song came on, I had to stop and sing (in my heart).
Meanwhile, Hubby had been in his office watching the Science Channel. He came into the living room just as Edelweiss was playing.
Hubby stopped. He was glued to the song. We both smiled all the way through. Then I told him something about me and music in the classroom:
Steve, this is one of the songs I sing at school all the time. I sing this in the bathroom changing diapers. I sing this on the playground. I sing everything. Everything.
I tell the children that music goes into your ears, then travels to your brain and to your heart. I ask them if music makes them feel good. Of course it does, because the look on their faces tells me so, loud and clear.
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the wind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” ~Plato~
Jennie
A Teacher's Reflections 
Your lights look lovely, and it is a good thing to always have music in your heart.
Best wishes, Pete.
Thank you, Pete. Light and music do wonders.
Lovely decorations Jennie and I love the quote! So true.
Thank you, FR. That quote is one of my favorites, too.
Absolutely, Jennie – music reaches the soul. The very best Christmas and New Year to you and your family. Well deserved! Love, Peace and Hope. Joy xx
Yes, it does! Thank you, Joy. A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you.
I love music 🎶🎶🎶🎶 I rules my life 💜💜💜
Me too! 💕
Music does that to most of us. It soothes the heart and soul. Edelweiss is one of my favourite songs. I love your lights. My house is always happier when the Christmas lights are up.
Yes, it does that! I’m glad you like Edelweiss, and my lights. I am always happier when the Christmas lights are up. 😀
Me too. My dogs like them too. 🐶🐶
Music has a way of soothing our emotional states … so cheers to you celebrating a song that touches you.
Yes, it does. Thank you, Frank. I’m always surprised at how many different songs pierce my heart. Rodgers and Hammerstein will always be a heartthrob, and so will the Beatles, and R&B, Frank Sinatra, and opera. I guess I’m the lucky one.
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The decorations are lovely, and that song is beautiful. That you keep a song in your heart as you move through even the most mundane things in life is one of the things that makes you so special, and such a gift to those children.
That’s so nice, Dan. Thank you!
My favorite song from the show. Actually it’s in my top 5 period!
I’m glad to know that! It really is a wonderful song. What other songs round out your top 5?
Somewhere Out There; Dream a little Dream of Me; all I can think of right now, I’m not good with song titles.
Nice songs!
Oh so true, Jennie. I was talking to my own children about the meaning of music in our lives, just last week!
That’s wonderful!! Some days music is my biggest piece of happiness. How are you, Ritu? How is school?
Finished for the Christmas break now, Jennie, and I need it!
School is manic, but good 🤗
Same here…🙄
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here’s to the lights, wherever they may be found
Yes, yes!
OK so how funny is this? You share this today…yesterday on “The Kelly Clarkson Show”, Kelly interviewed Angela Cartwright, who played daughter Brigitta in “The Sound Of Music!” She was wonderful!
OMG!!! That is a ‘meant to be’ kind of moment. I must watch the episode. Thanks, John!
That’s one of the songs I used to sing to my kids as a lullaby. 🙂
That’s so lovely!
Jennie, I like the way you describe the direction of music. I am sure that’s how it travels for me as well!
Thank you, Bruce!
The lights and your tree are lovely. Your post made me smile all the way through!
Thanks so much, Deborah. I’m glad it made you smile.
That’s sums up this Christmas perfectly.
Thank you, Pam.
I leave the radio on all day so that music welcomes me home each time I come back in!
It’s more a year long practice than a Christmas thing with me.
I feel the same way, Wayne. Music is with me all the time.
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Plato is absolutely correct. I don’t want to live in a world without music. You are preparing the next generation well.
He was absolutely correct! I feel the same way, Marlene. BTW, I will get to reading your post soon. Promise. And, thank you! 😍
NO apologies necessary, Jennie. It’s the time of year that we are all OVERWHELMED! We will just breathe through it and catch up when we can. I’m miles behind so I’m doing a lot of breathing. 🙂
You make me feel better, Marlene. 🥰
I love the Sound of Music. Your lights are lovely, and I enjoyed Edelweiss.
That’s a hat trick! Thank you, John.
Ha ha ha
My daughter once recorded herself singing that on a ski slope in Massachusetts where she was shooting a tv show. Great song.
That must have been wonderful! It really is a great song.
That song always brings a tear to my eye. Thank you for posting it. I love what you tell the children about music and the fact that it’s a constant presence in your classroom.
That’s so nice, Liz. Thank you! 💕
You’re welcome, Jennie!
Sound of Music is my favourite all time movie. I love Edelweiss, it meant do much to so many people. Yes, it is necessary to have music in your life and heart.
Yes, and yes! It is still with me, too. Music is everything to the heart, and to life.
Watching how the seniors respond to music provides further proof of the importance of music. Their toes tap, and they sing along. Everyone knows this, yet at every age, people show how music fills their souls.
You are so right, Pete. Your comment makes me think of seniors and music, and also babies and music. Music grabs you from the beginning and stays on forever. Powerful stuff.
Oh that does look (and sound) wonderfully warm and inviting. Merry Christmas!
Thank you.
Beautiful and vibrant post Jennie. Music is to the Soul and it is good for our children. Lovely 🌹🌹
Thank you, Kamal. 🥰
Always welcome Jennie 😊
Just beautiful dear Jennie. You bring music to our ears in every post you publish.. And the Joy your singing and the music you bring to your students in class is just Magical..
Have a Blessed Christmas Jennie, your lights look beautiful… EnJOY your Holidays my friend… and wishing you a very Happy, Peaceful and Loved filled 2024 ❤ ❤ ❤ xxx
Thank you, Sue! Yes, music is joy and if it can bring magic to children, that is wonderful. Today on the playground I was in the mud kitchen with other children, singing. One of the kindergarteners (a tough kid) said, “You’re singing.” I said, “Yes, I sing all the time.” He stopped and listened. It was a small moment, but we both know the little things are really the big things. Merry Christmas to you, Sue!
You touched a heart string! Jennie…. a Moment is all it takes… ❤ xx Much love xx
I’m so glad! Yes, all it takes is a moment. ❤️
Your festive atmosphere sounds delightful! Music truly adds magic to life. Edelweiss is a beautiful choice, and your connection with kids through music is heartwarming. The joy and inspiration you share in your classroom are evident. 🎶✨
Thank you!