It Happened Like This…
While grocery shopping a few weeks ago, I listened to the music piped in over their intercom. It was Faith Hill singing “This Kiss.” I had a lightbulb teacher moment (which happens to me frequently.)
The words are all wrong! This song should be, “This Kid”, singing to a child about how wonderful s/he is!
I couldn’t let it go. I immediately started singing in my head, “This kid, this kid – incredible. This kid, this kid – remarkable.” I even knew the child to whom I wanted to sing.
Two days later I told the whole story to the child’s mom. She was thrilled! It gets better:
“Jennie, my sister lives in LA. She’s the Nanny for one of the Jonas Brothers. I’d love to share it with her, too.”
Really? Yes, really.
We met at school. The whole family came along. In spite of all my practicing, I was still terrible, yet perhaps that makes the video even better. We had fun! I put the video onto our Aqua Room YouTube Channel. Many of you remember I started reading aloud to children twice a day on YouTube, beginning the day after Covid hit and children could not come to school. I hope this makes you smile.
Jennie
A Teacher's Reflections 
So delightful Jennie 💜🤩
Glad you enjoyed it, Willow!
I really did 💜
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The video absolutely made me smile! What a way to start the day!!
Thank you, Liz. Starting the day with a smile is a good thing!
You’re welcome, Jennie!
I saw the video on YouTube (yes, I follow the Agua Room) and I thought I must have miss the blog post. Here it is! This is great!
I’m glad you liked it, Dan! I didn’t know you followed our YouTube channel – that’s so cool!
I started following when you started reading during Covid.
You did? That’s really wonderful, Dan. Thank you.
So adorable.
Thank you, GP. 🥰
Brilliant! I love the “proper” way to do this song. The video is charming. ❤
It really is a much better way, right? Thanks, Annette, so glad you liked it. 😍
so stinkin’ cute!
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This is so wonderful. I just love it!! I think you should send it to Faith Hill.
Hmmm…that’s an idea! My sister (recently retired) worked at the school where Faith sent her children. She said Faith is the nicest, most genuine person. I’m glad you liked it, Darlene!
Excellent … and your love for what you do is exemplary.
Thank you, Frank. I am touched by your kind words.
Ahhhhh Jennie it’s awesome 🙂 x
I’m glad you liked it, Carol. Thank you! It was really fun! 😀
The video was super Jennie. So wonderful 😊
Thank you, Kamal! 🥰
Welcome Jennie 😊😊
Aw, so cute!
Thanks, Ritu! How are you doing, my friend?💕
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I’m good, Jennie. Better than before.
Look out for an email from me 💛
Thanks, Ritu. Will do. You’re in my thoughts and I’m glad you’re better.💕
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How much fun is that!
Yes, so much fun!
She’s going to have it in her head soon singing it all the time. It’s a great song, Jennie! I loved it! 😀
I am still singing it in my head! So glad you loved this, Deborah. 😀
That is darling, Jennie. Love the drummer in the background!
Thank you, Jacqui! I don’t know of a drummer in the background, I’ll have to carefully watch the video again.
Hunh. I might have imagined it. It’s a nice addition.
Thanks!
You’re so brave, Jennie!
This was brave! You should have seen me practicing! 😳
Well, good for you!
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Way to sing, Jennie! And your dear student was singing, too! Hurrah!
Oh, Will…that is so nice. All of my singing practice went ‘out the window’ when I was with the child (I really am a decent singer), but things happen for a reason – I think it made the video all the better. She loved singing, too. Yes, hurrah, and thank you!
This is just fantastic!
Thank you!
Your invention and enthusiasm always warms my heart, dear Jennie.
Best wishes, Pete.
I’m so glad it does, Pete. Thank you, my friend.
How creative, Jennie. That’s wonderful.
Thanks so much, Miriam!
That was lovely! Faith Hill should hear it.
Thank you, Pam! Maybe I should send it to Faith.
Smiles abound all around!
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Yes, indeed! Thank you, Laura!
Great, Jennie. What a fun time.
Thank you, John. It was really fun!
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So cute! May this little girl always feel as special as you made your relationship with her on this day.
Thank you for you kind words, Sandy! 😀
A moment Gwen will always remember. As always, when we make kids feel good about themselves, it’s a win.
Always! It’s the most important part of teaching.
Awesome, Jennie.
Thank you, Norah. 💕
Oh, cuteness overload, Jennie. That was just adorable. Thanks for sharing!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Diana. Such fun to do, and changing the lyrics to ‘this kid’ was perfect. 😍
What a great idea, Jennie. I love this!
Many thanks! I’m glad you liked it. So fun!
That made me smile – what a lovely team you both make:)).
I’m so glad! Thank you, Sarah!
Jennie, this is wonderful – the video is terrific and you have me really have me listening to the words of this songs! Yeah to ‘This Kid’!
I’m so glad you enjoyed this, Annika. Thank you. Doesn’t it make perfect sense to sing ‘kid’?
I love this! I’d like to change a lot of the new songs into something more appropriate for our little ones.❤️
I feel the same way. Thank you, Dayne!
How wonderful Jennie and love the dueting too.. A moment that little girl will remember so happily. ♥
It was so much fun, Sally. How can I not sing “this kid” as the lyrics, right? Isn’t she adorable? She will remember this, as will I. ❤️
happy to be accompanied by grandchildren…
Thank you. This is a child in my preschool class. I’m a passionate preschool teacher. My grandchildren are much older, yet it was the same.
Delightful, Jennie 🦋🩵
Thank you, Robbie.
Really? 😉 It’s so heartwarming, Jennie! Now it’s time for a Aqua Room station daily on air. xx Michael
That’s an idea! 🙂 I’m glad this warmed your heart!
So cute. 🙂
Thank you.
The video was absolutely stunning and heartwarming! The bond that you both share is truly special and it’s a joy to witness such a beautiful connection between two individuals.
Thank you.
Omg so cutee