Just wanted to share some summertime inspiration via Yo Gabba Gabba. : )
Awesome illustrations by Joel Trussell - they are copyrighted and coded, so it prohibits embedding. Just click here and enjoy the simple definition of summer through a kids eyes.
Observing the toddlers at play this weekend, I couldn't help but notice the drastic diference in their personalities! My little nephew is super-smart, super-fast, and all over the place! Freida is a stark opposite, walking slowly, stopping every few feet to (literally!) smell the flowers, look at leaves, attempt to eat a potato bug etc... She kept looking up with a bit of envy at her cousin running up the block at mach speed, and he continuously found her leisure curiosity amusing. Reminded me of this song from (the amazing) Laurie Berkner. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZgHeJ6yO1c]
Isn't this video charming?? The costumes, the artwork as backdrop - incredible!!
Check our other favorite songs from her: Rocketship Run, Family, Victor Vido, and I'm Gonna Catch You.
Believe it or not, she also did the vocals for one Weeds theme song "Little Boxes" (a bit out of character for a children's song-writer, but great nonetheless). : )
Have you ever sat and watched the shows your toddler is watching?? I mean, actually watched them. Sure I know what Baby Einstein is, I previewed it once before letting her in the zone... I hear the Wiggles playing in the back-round as I pack up snacks to take to the park, and I definitely have Hand in Hand songs stuck in my head through the bath-time and bed-time routine - but there's only one that I can't seem to break away from. Seriously. I watch each Yo Gabba Gabba episode with her, gleefully glued to the screen, enchanted by the animations, entranced by the music, and enticed by the screenplay! The retro/indie thing totally got me hooked, and the lineup of featured guests is just ridiculous (MGMT, Tony Hawk, Weezer, Jack Black, the Salteens etc. etc). The producers are genius (and clearly high on drugs), and I'd hereby like to make a shout-out to the most hip and happenin' childrens show out there! You simply can't beat a great kids show + your favorite rock bands - TV time just doesn't get any better than that! And yes, I'm obsessed... : )
Check this out, featuring the Shins:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNUCckyv0Ws
We are currently listening to (and loving) Jack Johnson's Curious George Album. It's on replay in the car - and somehow we don't even mind!
CD at Barnes & Noble for $13.99, or you can buy it on iTunes for $11.99
