And yes, here it is, the last day of school for my big boy. We've finished all the homework. The talent show and end of the year barbeque have passed. We're packing for family camp in the Sierras next week. And my kids have decided they hate (no, not dislike) all of my music. Even when I put the CDs in their room to choose for themselves. They will only choose things these days that are specifically recorded with them in mind.

But, as they are marketed, there are a few of these things that I really, truly am finding myself liking as well as my kids. I know it's goofy and cliched, but I am seriously listening to a couple of these things on my own time, sans littles. They really do fit the ((sm))all ages spirit here, so I'm putting them up today and will return to our regular programming next time. I'm hoping my kids will come around to be a in a little better mood next time, too.

First off is one that the littles dig a bit more than I do, but it's hippity and cool and we all dig. And, as Clea says, his publicist is nice and I like her and she asked nicely. So, here you get a spankin' new Mr. David song from his upcoming record. He's a Bay Area guy, so that works in his favor here, too. Gotta show the local love. And if you are one of the first lucky 3000 to sign on to his mailing list, you'll get a signed copy of his single! Hop-to, folks!

Mr.David--Hey! It's Lunchtime

I'm returning to Renee & Jeremy's It's a Big World over and over again. My littles sing along so sweetly. They act so big and cool sometimes, but they are such lumps of honey. And the title track just laces its way into my heart and soul and stays with me. I hum and sing and think about my babies playing together so nicely - laughing and getting along for the few minutes when the world just all seems lovely. Both Max and Annie seem to go along their own way, paying no mind to what anyone thinks, fiddling in their own style. My greatest wish for them is that they can somehow keep that quality as they get older and more aware. I do love this song. And I listen on my own. Check it. Buy this record. It's really, really, really beautiful.

Renee & Jeremy--it's a big world

The DeedleDeedleDees just make me happy. I listen to them in the car by myself. I listen to them when I'm working by myself. When my the littles are around and Major Deegan comes on, they RUN, RUN, RUN to me and say - MOMMY! it's your favorite song! They can can kick some serious rockin' butt and they are the smartest and handsomest and super-nicest band east of the Mississippi. AND, if you happen to be anywhere in the vicinity of Florence, MA you and your family MUST attend one of the shows they are playing there this weekend. They KILL live.

DeedleDeedleDees--Major Deegan
DeedleDeedleDees--Drum!

And very, very last, but not least - my buddy Enzo, the smartest, handsomest, super-nicest musician WEST of the Mississippi, is giving away a free download on his myspacepage in honor of Dairy Month. Oh, yeah! He loves his milk. It's a fun blues song, so go grab it before June ends.

enjoy!
--debinsf

and thank you to emutree for the use of his photo.