Music Man

As we were driving to school today, Wyatt requested I turn up a specific song and that is becoming more common. He definitely loves music and is quite equal-opportunity in his choices. So, because I think it's something I should remember when he's older, here are some of the songs that consistently get a hearty two-thumbs-up from Wyatt:

Celebration, Kool & The Gang
Say What you Need to Say, John Mayer
Sweet Escape, Gwen Stefani
anything by Jimmy Buffett
anything on NPR. Yes, that's right, the classical stuff on NPR is his fall-back every time.
Call My Name, Third Day
some Jay-Z song I don't know the name of
Boom Boom Pow, The Blackeyed Peas (however, he believes it's "boom boom cow")
Poker Face, Lady Gaga (and always elicits the question, "why is she poking her face?")

Funny kid. Incidentally, today was parent-teacher conference day for his preschool and we were disgruntled proud to learn that Wyatt uses excellent manners at school. His teacher was sure to tell us that Wyatt never has to be asked twice to do something, is quick to help pick up, is compassionate toward others and a joy to have in class. After confirming we were all talking about the same Wyatt, I was pleased yet sad that we'll have to do more home improvements. I mean, obviously there's some sort of forcefield around our house preventing his good behavior from being consistent within these four walls. Although he is a joy (on the days I'm able to take a deep breath and frame it as such), so hopefully the rest will start to break through for us, too.