Edelweiss

Gabe was introduced to The Sound of Music a few months back and it struck a chord with him. He caught on the favourite tunes of Doe a Deer and the likes and has been singing them through the day. But it was the scene of Captain Von Trapp playing the guitar while singing Edelweiss to his seven children that really captured the attention of little Gabe. He'd often fantasize aloud when the scene comes on, saying, "Baby play guitar. Baby sing Edelweiss." Perhaps part of the reason for being so familiar with the instrument is credited to watching his father play in the church band.

So you can imagine his delight when Auntie Lili gifted him with a toy guitar. He beamed with uncontrollable joy and to our amazement, belted out Edelweiss while trying to look like a professional strumming the instrument. Henceforth, everytime he reaches for the toy guitar, he'll go singing either Edelweiss or Doe a Deer, imitating the actors in the show.

Check him out in action, in erm, distracted action. By the way, Gabe has always shown much ease when it comes to rhythm but I can't say the same with regards to pitching. But there has been tremendous improvement of late and hence, what you see today.