A heartwarming video has taken the internet by storm, showing a father waking up his two-year-old son in a unique way. Kinsey Samrib from North Carolina captured the adorable moment when her husband decided to gently rouse their sleeping toddler with his favorite song, “I Like to Move It.” The video has garnered over 5.6 million views, captivating viewers with its charm.
In the clip, Maverick, snug in his mother’s arms, is peacefully asleep until the catchy beats of the song start playing. To everyone’s delight, the little one begins to stir and soon starts swaying to the music, showcasing his love for dancing. Kinsey was surprised by Maverick’s enthusiastic response, admitting, “I didn’t know he would react like this.”
The impromptu wake-up call came after a busy weekend, with Maverick celebrating his second birthday. Kinsey explains, “The song was played on Saturday and Sunday, so [my husband] wanted to check how he would react to it when he woke up.” While Maverick enjoys various genres of music, his adorable reaction to the video caught his mother off guard. She shared the video online because she found it “funny and cute,” sparking its viral success.