Hi Alan,

Happy New Year to you too.

I like to think back on this question. Funny, I used to say I started with the Rainbow song. But, it really was the children't healthy habits song. Somehow, in the move from Birmingham the song got lost. Can't find it on the computer files either. Anyway, I'm not sure exactly how I decided to write it except that I was responsible for coming up with a children's 'story' for church and it happened to be for the same weekend as a big health emphasis program. Had enough advance notice that I decided to do something bigger than usual. Since I taught a kindergarten class at the time, I had several students who could be prepared to wear animal costumes for a little skit. Had been collecting the costumes at after Halloween sales for several years. Anyway, one thing led to another and the song was written. It was such a fun experience. Written to the tune of row row row your boat. Had about 7 verses maybe but they were all rather funny quips on healthy habits. The audience laughed a lot. After that, I was hooked. One verse I played around with (but didn't keep) had something about not barbecuing your neighbor!!

Thanks for posting this. Looking forward to reading everyone else's answers.

Vanessa