We’re working on this kid pretty hard. I’ve been trying to brainwash him that my music is the best–he’s been able to headbang since the age of 14 months. His father, of course, is trying to imprint his own musical sense of style on him (and what that may be, I can’t define. I’ve heard bagpipes, Blue Oyster Cult, something middle eastern and They Might Giants in the last few days. Confused might be a good term).
J, though, is resisting it all. Wanna know what the up and coming high school graduates of 2025 are listening to right now? Backyardigans. Not the cool Jack Johnson CD I downloaded for him…no, it’s Backyardigans. More specifically, “Pirate says Arrr.”
J finds it very singable.
This comes from the boy who took months to learn any word but “Ike!” but who today learned the word “shart” in about a second.
Tanya says:
’shart’ LOL!!!
Ohhhh I know about those Backyardigans.
That’s a super cute shot…looks like he’s cruisin’ around listening to his tunes.
August 3rd, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Kara says:
I LOVE that picture - the strap on his overalls that is hanging over makes the picture - what a great capture!
August 3rd, 2008 at 10:59 pm
Marie says:
What an adorable BSM! I loved it! (Shh…I love the backyardigans too, but don’t tell anyone!)
August 4th, 2008 at 12:48 am
alli says:
What a sweet picture! Our son likes Backyardigans too, but the music we play for him definitely matches your husband’s mix of music. From Andrea Bocelli to TMBG (Fuller like’s the family albums), it is interesting.
August 4th, 2008 at 6:52 am
Stephanie says:
So cute! My kids are older, so I haven’t had the pleasure of the Backyardigans, but he certainly seems to be enjoying it!
August 4th, 2008 at 8:34 am
Joanna says:
Wow - Great perspective. I love this shot! Its so cute that his little overalls are hanging off his one shoulder.
August 4th, 2008 at 8:49 am
killlashandra says:
Cute picture! He looks like he is totally digging those tunes while cruising around the house. :)
August 4th, 2008 at 9:01 am
Christina says:
Haha, that is adorable! They have their own little minds from the very beginning, don’t they?! I love this perspective from behind.
August 4th, 2008 at 10:41 am
MelodyA. says:
It would be hard to watch the Backyardigans and not have a tune in your head. They are very catchy. And I find that I do my best listening in the car, too. Adorable shot.
August 4th, 2008 at 11:51 am
Maggie says:
Ha ha — I think that you’re right, The Backyardigans is totally the hip thing to be into for the tot set. And I might have to admit from enjoying them a bit too…
August 4th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Dawn says:
Ahoy, me hearty…just wanted to let you know my almost 6 year old boy is still digging the Backyardigans tracks but he also digs Jack Johnson…
Great pic…luv the John Deere!
August 4th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Mandy says:
I actually like the Backyardigan’s music….can hear it now….”what do you do with a scurvy pirate? make him walk the plank!” hehe cute photo.
August 4th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Kim says:
My son went through a huge Backyardigan’s phase. We even had a CD to play in the car for him. I knew all the words! It did even come in handy since I taught at a preschool at the time.
August 4th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
golightly says:
What a riot! My 3-year-old LOVES “We will rock you” by Queen. I didn’t do it.
August 4th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
starfish says:
Seamonkey’s music of choice is anything by Laurie Berkner and any spanish music with a fast beat. Weird kid.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:15 am
Liza says:
My son is similarly obsessed with the Backyardigan’s “Racing Day” song, but “Arg!” is a close second. His mangled attempt at “Cowabunga!” (”Cowmamugga!) from the surfing episode is rapidly rising, however.
August 9th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
kim says:
the pirate, the pirate, the pirate says
“arrrrr…”
Love his John Deere ride on toy… how cute!
August 11th, 2008 at 2:47 pm