We had our baby... in a bar!

And here are the pictures to prove it!

We actually had a super fun time tonight going to see Ralph's World with some friends. He played this great little club/bar... which was filled with kids and their parents rocking out! (And yes, the bar was open - so Mommy and Daddy enjoyed a beer, too.) Before the show, we even met Ralph! He was walking around, talking to the kids, and signed two of Molly's CDs.

We all had a great time. (Unfortunately, we forgot to bring Molly's noise-cancelling headphones, so it was a little loud for Miss Sensitive Ears. She seemed very serious and didn't want to dance, but actually had a great time.) It's so fun to be able to share and enjoy family-friendly music together that doesn't want to make parents gag. Of course, the "la la la" chorus from "Happy Lemons" will be going through my head all night.

Thanks, Ralph - we'll see you next time you're in town!

Won't You Take Me To...

One of your favorite afternoon activities at school is dancing. And one of your new favorite albums, much to my chagrin, is the soundtrack to that Oscar-contender, "Alvin and the Chipmunks." (The one with the creepy guy from that Earl show on TV...)

(Side note: from watching the commercials for that stinker, I didn't think it was really appropriate for you to watch... what with one of the chipmunks singing bow-chicka-wow-wow and all. But Grandma, Papa, and your teacher thought differently. Anyway...)

So a couple nights ago, you bust into "Won't you take me to.... FUNKYTOWN????" (Funkytown is on the aforementioned crappy soundtrack.) Daddy and I cracked up. How could we not? Our almost 4 year-old is belting disco in our family room. Then Daddy found Funkytown on iTunes... and we spent the rest of the night dancing and singing. (Which was a blast.)

Fast-forward to today. In the van... on the way home from school.

Molly (in a very sad voice): Mommy?

Me: Yes, Molly...

Molly (in a very sad, pouty voice): What can't we go to Funkytown?

Me: Um, well... I think Funkytown is far away.

Molly: Is Funkytown not in Missouri?

Me: No, sweetie. Funkytown is most definitely not in Missouri.

And scene.