Hawkins Hollow Nursery Rhymes
Flutter New Neighbor Nest Rhyme A
“Flutter-flutter, welcome near.” is the dominant belonging anchor. The everyday event is noticing that a new neighbor has arrived. Callen models a soft welcome while keeping Bentley securely supported. The child or caregiver then chooses one kind next step—wave hello—or one silly next step—make a tiny “peep-peep” sound. “Nest” language is imaginative comfort framing, not a literal construction task.
Rhyme
Flutter New Neighbor Nest
Meadow gate—flutter near;
Callen said, “A neighbor’s here.”
Bentley rested, snug and small;
Callen held him through it all.
Porch-step breeze—swish and sway;
“Welcome, neighbor,” Callen said.
Rock-rock softly, safe and slow;
Golden maple leaves said hello.
Berry patch—what shall we do?
Wave one wing—or “peep-peep” too.
Flutter-flutter, welcome near;
Kindness makes a place feel dear.
Maple Hollow, warm and bright;
Leafy nests danced in the light.
Rock-rock, Bentley, safe and slow;
“Welcome, neighbor!” Off we go.
About This Rhyme
Performance style: Spoken, rocked, bounced very gently, or lightly sung by a caregiver, with a “welcome, neighbor” echo and one kind-or-silly choice.
Estimated spoken length: About 30–45 seconds with echoes.
Ways to Join In
- Rock: a caregiver may rock or sway Bentley gently while maintaining full newborn head, neck, and body support.
- Echo: caregiver says “Welcome, neighbor”; another participant may repeat it, wave, sign hello, or listen.
- Flutter: a free hand may open and close softly like a leaf; Callen does not perform this while carrying Bentley.
- Choose: invite another child or caregiver to offer the kind wave or the silly “peep-peep.” Bentley is never expected to choose or respond.
- Participation may be spoken, gestured, rocked, seated, or watched. Big-movement weather is translated into small, secure caregiver movement because Bentley’s newborn support is the primary obligation.