Music to My Ears and Soul

I absolutely LOVE listening to my kids sing along to their favorite songs. I can't stop smiling when they are rocking out to Kidz Bop in the back of the car. Every time we get into the car, both boys are automatically saying "My Kidz Bop". Evan's favorite cd is #18, while Braeden's favorite cd is #21. They know all the songs and sing along to them all. Maggie "sings" along too, which makes it even better. Right now their favorites songs are:

Evan - Just the Way You Are (originally by Bruno Mars) - He sings this song all the time while he's playing and I've even heard him singing it to himself while he's trying to fall asleep. It is beyond precious. I could listen to him all day long. This song is his favorite, but I'm constantly amazed by how many songs he actually knows. He can sing most of the songs on both of the Kidz Bop cd's.

Braeden - Moves Like Jagger (originally by Maroon 5) - Every time I start his cd he asks me to switch to this song. He loves to sing and will sing along with most songs, but this is definitely his current favorite. Like Evan, he knows all the songs on both cd's. He can also be found pretty regularly belting out Christmas carols all year long. So cute and sweet.

I have learned as a mom that nothing really soothes the soul like singing and dancing. I have always danced around the house with the kids, singing songs and being silly. They love it and so do I. It is so freeing and makes me feel totally rejuvenated. It's a great activity for all of us and shows them that it's fun to be silly and let it all out sometimes. I hope that they continue to love music throughout their lives. It sure does make it more enjoyable!

These pictures aren't related to the post, but I think they're sweet.

 Evan is always ready to help

I love the way Maggie is looking at Braeden

Feel Me Flow

Admit it, you know the song. Naughty By Nature circa 1995. I've actually seen them in concert, have you? And the best part? My friend Jill and I went with one of our teachers. Yes, because that is how we rolled in the 90's. My parents said we had to have a chaperone, and really, were we going to take one of them? Besides, Peg was as cool as us. After all, she was hanging out with two 17 year olds at a Hip Hop concert. Was it called Hip Hop then? Or was it still Rap? I think we all learned a lesson about ourselves that night. Enough said.

 Anyway, back to my point. Oh wait, I never actually started making a point.

The other day, the kids and I were in the kitchen baking. This is quite common in our house. Evan especially enjoys baking anything at anytime, though he most often requests brownies so he can lick the spoon. I know, I know. No need for lectures. It never killed me. I'm pretty sure he'll live. Again, beside the point.

Back to baking...

We were having a grand ol' time and I had brought my computer in and had itunes playing on shuffle. We probably started with something fun like a Kidz Bop song and then I heard it. Feel Me Flow. Probably not the most appropriate choice for a 5 and 2 year old. (Maggie was to busy feeding herself baby snacks to even know we were there). So yeah, they've heard Red Solo Cup, but I'm pretty sure two "country" curse words don't quite match up to Naughty By Nature. I don't think either of them were really paying attention since it wasn't a song they knew, but I felt that it would be irresponsible of me not to put the Public Service Announcement out there to never let your itunes play on shuffle if you have  a mix of music like I do.

End of PSA.