3.16.2009

thank you casey, katie, luke

It is a blessing to have older stepchildren... for many reasons.
We went yesterday down to see Luke at college. My kids adore their older brothers and sister and learn so much from them, and so do I. Katie happened to be home and came with us. Awesome to spend time with her too. Katie was on the computer and listening to Wunderground Radio - a service of MPR - and I am now officially hooked. It's great music for kids and stuff that parents can tolerate. I certainly want my kids to know music and this is a great way for them to be exposed to all types of music. For example, right now we are listening to In the Mood by Glenn Miller. A classic that I played for Jazz Band in school. But they also play Devo and AC/DC and then all the other kid stuff like Schoolhouse Rock... well, here's a sample:
10:58
Chairlift - Bruises

10:55
Harry Nilsson - Blanket For A Sail

10:52
Madness - Our House

10:48
Paul Westerberg - Tell Me Who You Gonna Marry?

10:45
The Coasters - Charlie Brown

10:41
Iggy Pop - Real Wild Child

10:39
Mary Timony - Clap Your Hands

10:36
Ladyhawke - Magic

10:32
Pavement - Cut Your Hair

10:29
Neil Diamond - Cracklin' Rosie

10:26
The Muppet Babies - I'm Gonna Always Love You

10:23
Mike Doughty - Put It Down

10:18
Yo La Tengo - Speeding Motorcycle

10:15
Emotions - Best Of My Love

10:11
Belle and Sebastian - Like Dylan In The Movies

10:10
Spongebob Squarepants - Spongebob Squarepants Theme

10:07
10,000 Maniacs - Candy Everybody Wants

10:02
Peter Tosh - Don't Look Back


and so, high cool factor...

And Casey, has turned our family on to Twitter (BKPDassel). Now if I could just get my friends to increase their technology usage... plus I so want an iPhone, that would make it even more fun.

Currently, Thing One is at preschool after a week's absence due to the strep. Thing Two is supposed to be taking a nap, but I'm sitting here listening to his door open and close and little feet running. I don't care if he naps b/c he is having sleep issues at night so the more tired he is in the evening, the more likely he is to fall and stay asleep when he needs to. But I think Special K and I better go rescue him before he tears up his room due to boredom.