Oats and Beans and Barley Grow

Since becoming a momma five and half months ago, I find myself very nostalgic.  Nostalgic for the old songs and movies and books and toys that made my childhood rich.   I am in constant pursuit of my adolescent obsessions, which in turn has inadvertently closed the door on the new songs and movies and books and toys that have been developed since I was a wee thing.   And while I agree it is a parent’s due diligence to guide their fledglings based on their experiences, I do think one must be open minded to what's new for their own growth. If I continue down this path of everything nostalgic, poor Benji will show up to his first day of Kindergarten looking like its 1983.  And we dont want that (ok, maybe I sorta do...)

In any event, this is why I am so grateful for Raffi Radio via Pandora Radio – a sweet collection of everything old and new. I am able to listen to all the old favorites, but am also exposed to new talents such as Elizabeth Mitchell and Laurie Berkner: