I Know What I Like

Thing 1 has really been getting into music lately.  He saved up his money to buy his own iPod Touch.  Previously, the saving...well...she hadn't been so good.  But Thing 1 really got it together to get something he really wanted.  Every time he wanted to buy other stuff, he would remind himself that he didn't want it as much as he wanted that iPod.  And he did it!  Gosh, I'm proud of that kid!

So we've been putting music onto this iPod and talking about the music that Thing 1 likes as we do this.  A couple weeks ago, we put some Led Zeppelin, Rush, and prog rock Genesis onto the iPod, because Thing 1 has decided that he really likes this kind of music.  Gosh, I'm proud of that kid!  Saying it again.  He has good taste at 10!

Anyway, we've had some fun experiences with the music.

Example 1: We were blaring "All of My Love" when Mr. Knightley walked in the door after work the other day.  And, of course, I like to mug on Mr. Knightley's face the minute he walks in the door.  So as we're kissing, the kids be bop into the room singing along and dancing.  And I had a moment of sheer joy because it was like being serenaded by beautiful, hard-rocking cherubs while I kissed my true love.  Kind of cool, no?

Example 2: You can pop and lock to "Spirit of Radio."  Thing 1 has proven this.

Example 3:  Last night I was in my bedroom when I heard "I Know What I Like" being sung at the top of Thing 1's lungs as he was in the bathroom getting ready for bed.  He would add his own lyrics here and there for variety, but always came back to the real ones.  It was so great that I had Mr. Knightley sneak outside the bathroom door to record Thing 1.  But out of respect for Thing 1, I won't post it here.  I'll just save it up for a time when it's needed. :)

In any case, when it comes to music, Thing 1 definitely knows what he likes.  And I'm so glad he likes what I like in my music wardrobe, too.