they might be giants, here come the 1 2 3's

they might be giants has a new kids cd called "here come the 1 2 3's", a followup to their hit "here come the a b c's." it seems the band (which i kinda shied away from in my high school years cuz they were just too "nerdy" and "quirky" [coupled with my natural nerdiness, it would have been an overload]) has truly found their nitch in playing songs that appeal both to kids (without any preachy, moralizing lyrics; just fun funny fun) and to their parents (who are- to put it mildly- quite sick of singing barney or wonder pets songs over and over and over).

i have so many favorites and so do the kids. in fact, we spent a large portion of our shower together, and the drive to school this morning, discussing and debating our favorite tmbg songs.

i like: "there's only one everything," "apartment four," and "figure eight."

aiden likes: "triops has three eyes," and "nonagon."

willow likes: "dozen monkeys," the seven song.

both aiden and willow like: "the seven days of the week," a great song for kids and adults alike. lyrics:

"Oh no, no i never go to work,
oh no, no i never go to work
on monday, i never go to work
on tuesday, i stay at home
on wednesday, i'm not inclined
work is the last thing on my mind
on thursday, it's a holiday
and fridays i detest
and it's much too late on saturday
and sunday is the day of rest."

great work ethic.