Tune: For the first time in forever, from Frozen
The window is open, so’s that door Soon I can leave the house once more. Who knew we baked eight thousand loaves of bread? For a year, I’ve roamed these same halls I’ve been in my house for so long, Finally we’re getting a vaccine. They’ll be actual real live people It’ll be totally strange But wow am I so ready for this change! Cause for the first time in forever There’ll be hugs, there’ll be friends For the first time in forever I’m excited for a shot Don’t know if I’m relieved or happy but I’m somewhere in that zone Cause for the first time in forever, I won’t be alone I can't wait to see everyone! What if I’m so awkward? Tonight, imagine my cells and all So quickly taking up the the call The template of COVID m-R-N-A They suddenly see it floating there A spike protein stranger, over there They want to make some antibodies now But then it takes some time to make them Which seems totally so long Waiting a bit longer seems so hard For the first time in forever There'll be parties, there’ll be fun For the first time in forever I’m excited for a shot And it’s no longer totally crazy To hope for COVID’s end Cause for the first time in forever, At least we’ve got a chance Still wear your mask Keep your groups small The 3 Ws Are still the way to be Wash hands Stay SMART Put on a mask We’re in a race ‘gainst COVID variants But it’s only for a time It’s only for a time It’s agony to wait It’s agony to wait It’s not quite time to open up the gates The gates For the first time in forever Still wear your mask, Keep your groups small There’ll be hugs, there’ll be friends The 3 Ws, Are still the way to be A chance to change my lonely world Wash hands A chance to be with friends Wash hands, Stay SMART Put on a mask I know it won’t end tomorrow And we’re not quite there today But for the first time in forever For the first time in forever Things are going our way
Here’s the original song in case you want to sing along to it.
Resources
Dear Pandemic: What is an mRNA vaccine?
SciMoms COVID FAQ: What is an antibody?
SciMoms COVID FAQs: Will a COVID vaccine be safe and effective?
CDC guidelines for fully vaccinated people
Ask SciMoms: When can my kids hug their grandparents after COVID vaccination?
The 3Ws: wash your hands, wear a mask, watch your distance
Stay SMART (Dear Pandemic and Impact)
Dear Pandemic: How do we protect ourselves against new COVID virus variants?