Balancing work and family life is a challenge many parents face, necessitating time away from home to support their loved ones. This gap is often filled by babysitters, whose presence can be incredibly reassuring.
Selecting a babysitter comes with the paramount importance of ensuring they are reliable and attentive to the children’s needs.
In an inspiring turn of events, a video from Somerset, Massachusetts, is gaining widespread attention for its heartwarming content. Nicky Maher chose to discreetly record her daughter’s babysitter, leading to an unexpected viral sensation.
Delaney Wilson, 18, is the babysitter in question, renowned for her extraordinary singing talent, though her modesty has kept her vocal prowess under wraps. Maher happened upon Wilson singing “Part of Your World” from Disney’s The Little Mermaid, compelling her to capture the moment on video.
The video begins with Maher quietly stating, “this is our babysitter,” before capturing Wilson’s stunning performance, unaware of the recording. Wilson’s voice, rich and emotive, deeply moved Maher, showcasing the unexpected talents that enrich the lives of those they care for.
Speaking to Fox News, Maher explained that she had already been aware of the babysitter’s voice before she filmed her. “I was like, I want her to hear herself when she knows nobody’s watching. I was blown away to tears, cried the first time I heard her sing. So, I said Delaney, you have such an insane gift.” Maher wanted to know why Wilson didn’t sing as often and in front of other people. “That’s when she said to me, ‘I just overthink it and I never feel like I sound good enough and I just don’t always feel confident in the way I look,’” Maher explained. “And it just broke my heart.”
Maher asked Wilson if she had a permission to post the video on TikTok, and Wilson agreed. In no time, it vent viral and gathered the attention of a huge number of people.
@nickiunplugged @delaneyreneemusic so happy you’re in our world 🧜♀️ #disney #singer #mom #babysitter #thevoice
“It’s not that she didn’t know she had a talent that so many people have already told her she had,” Maher said. “It’s that she didn’t hear it without knowing she was trying or that someone was watching. So that’s why the video was so beautiful.”
It is so beautiful when you are the reason for someone’s talent to shine.
