Always Cheerful

It is amazing to see how babies are affected by music.

Even when Gideon was very young, we would sing the song "Always
Cheerful" when he got a bit fussy or annoyed at life. We haven't sung
that song as much recently. But we were playing the children's CD of
"Christ in Song" yesterday. Gideon was playing in his little play seat
thingy and was shaking his rattle and just having happy fun. Then the
song switched to "Always Cheerful." He nearly froze in position and
listened intently to the song. Once it was done, he resumed his normal
play activities. He obviously recognized this familiar tune.

Music soothes Gideon. When he is fussy and we sing or play simple hymns,
he often settles down and resumes a happy attitude. It helps us to
maintain a happy attitude, too.