Jumpin-Beans

It is almost mid September, which means Halloween items will be lining the shelves soon.. (If not already in some stores!) I am not one that goes all crazy for Halloween.   Nothing against it, but back when I was working, I used to work it...  Then, once I was a mom... It went like this: First year, Broxton was 8 months old, we didn't do anything except give candy out...  Second year, we learned that our neighbors do not do ANYTHING at all for Halloween...  Third year, we went to another neighborhood and Broxton was able to enjoy his first true Halloween. This year, I want to get in the "spirit" of things, but we still will not do anything too much...  I would love to one day have a house and decorate and get more "into" it...  But until then...  When we drive to go to the neighborhood for Trick-or-Treating, this year... We will be more festive...  How is that? Because we will be listening to the latest Kidz Bop - Hal...

Normally when we get in the car, Marc gets to the radio first... Or, if it is just Broxton and I, we talk... so there is not much music. Broxton is at the age now where he is really enjoying music and when he gets a song he likes, he will try and sing it over and over.  When I saw that we would have the chance to review the latest Kidz Bop CD, I knew Broxton would enjoy it.   I hate to admit that I only knew one of the songs on there...  That was until I played it...  There were several songs on there that I actually did know, I just did not know the name to it...  It was so funny to hear kids singing the song!   I will say that I knew basically the top 6 and then did not know the others...  But, I do know I will learn them, as Broxton has really been shaking and moving to the songs! I told Marc it was like he had a twitch in his leg... As soon as the song started, he had to dance every time!   Guess what song is his fa...

When we are in the car, we normally listen to Marc's music or the DVD player. So, when I heard about the chance to review the CD, Monkey Mind Pirates... I jumped for it!!! Here is the description of it: Music and lyrics tell the story of Cap'n Fitz, a sea captain searching for the legendary Waters of Calm. As Cap’n Fitz sets sail, he confronts stressors common among children—including doubt, anxiety, and distraction—all represented by the unruly Monkey Mind Pirates. The Pirates board Cap’n Fitz’s ship and wreak havoc until he discovers basic principles of yoga that guide him to manage stress and regain peace. Perfect for use during play, in the home-based classroom, or in childcare settings, each Monkey Mind Pirates CD includes: 8 catchy, original songs full of humor, drama, and calm Trading cards featuring the Monkey Mind Pirates, identifying each Monkey’s stress-causing behavior and simple techniques for taming them Step-by-step instructions to make a shadow puppet monkey K...