Thursday, April 09, 2009

It's a Big, Big World

As a baby, Ethan never cared too much for music. He still doesn't today, refusing to sing in school performances, and silencing me when I sing, with a "I don't like songs, Mommy!" I used to be a pretty big music snob, so I can't figure this one out. I've never heard of a child who doesn't like music. (He does like "Cotton Eyed Joe" though. Go figure.) Anyway, a few months ago, I came across this album by Renee and Jeremy. KATIE BELLE LOVES IT! Every single time the song, "It's a Big, Big World" comes on, she quiets down immediately. There have been times we just put the song on repeat indefinitely to make it through a long car ride. Anyway, just wanted to pass this great music along to those who have small ones at home. Click here to listen on YouTube. You can also find more songs on their website.

Any of you have some baby or toddler favorites? Did you know that They Might Be Giants makes some AWESOME toddler music?? Click here to listen to "Alphabet of Nations." It's fun to hear your kid say "ZIMBABWE!"

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Carrie- Judah is totally like Ethan in his not wanting mommy to sing preference. Judah always says "Can you not sing please Mommy?" which i try not to take personally (: And I LOVE the They Might Be Giants dvd that has that song on it! The whole dvd is so great. Thanks for passing along the other music find-
Emily

Melissa P. said...

great tips! i am going to download the tmbg song right now! thanks!