A few weeks ago, The Mom Crowd was given some products from “Raggs“, a program now showing on public television. I was told it was a fun, lively, educational show that pre-school children would love. So I tried it out on my daughter Lucy. It didn’t take long for her to find it completely mesmerizing, and within a day, I started hearing the request, “Watch Raggs?”Â
Raggs is a rock & roll loving dog, whose friends (Trilby, B. Max, Pido, and Razzles) are in his band.  When they’re not performing for scads of jumping children, they’re hanging out in Raggs’ clubhouse talking about all kinds of topics, like jobs and friendship. The show is sweet, colorful, and physical. There are segments that invite the kids to join in on dances and other movements, as well as montage videos of real people, like what you’d see on “Sesame Street”.
Overall, I have not found “Raggs” to be as irritating as other childrens’ shows (which shall remain unnamed). Lucy loves it and talks about the characters all the time. She likes her Raggs coloring book and the stickers that came with it. It won’t be long before I’m sure to hear her singing the familiar Raggs tunes.
Here is a video of the Raggs Kids Club Band singing “What’s the Dealio?”Â
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I’ve been listening to Colbie Caillat’s Coco nonstop. It’s sunny and cheery and mellow. It makes me feel like it’s already spring, like I can go put on some shorts and drive with the windows rolled down. If you haven’t already gotten your hands on this record, do so immediately!
So anyway, as I was driving Lucy to preschool the other day, I listened more carefully to the last track and noticed it was about a mom-to-be! Simple, sweet, and precious. Apparently Colbie Caillat wrote this song for a friend, Barbara, who named her daughter Capri.
She’s got a baby inside / And holds her belly tight
All through the night / Just so she knows
She’s sleeping so / Safely to keep
Her growing / And oh when she’ll open her eyes
There’ll be no surprise /That she’ll grow to be
So beautifully / Just like her mother
That’s carrying
Oh Capri / She’s beauty
Baby inside she’s loving / Oh Capri
She’s beauty / There is and angel growin’ peacefully
Oh Capri / Sweet baby
And things will be hard at times / But I’ve learned to try
Just listening / Patiently, oh Capri
Sweet baby / Oh Capri
She’s beauty / Baby inside she’s loving
Oh Capri / Your beauty
Just like your mother / That’s carrying…Oh Capri
The first video (below) gives you a chance to hear the song.
I thought some of you might enjoy seeing a live version, as well. The little girl for whom the song was written dances around onstage while Colbie sings it. It’s so sweet - be sure to watch the whole thing. Capri reminds me a lot of my Lucy.
This warm fuzzy goes out to all of you moms-to-be. Happy weekend.
I’m excited to post random and sundry thoughts on pop culture miscellany for you! To start, I thought I’d share a classic Saturday Night Live commercial that is sure to make you laugh. The video quality might not be the best but you’ll be able to capture the gist of it. Happy weekend, and remember, “You’re not a woman anymore - you’re a mom!”
A few weeks ago, The Mom Crowd was given some products from “Raggs“, a program now showing on public television. I was told it was a fun, lively, educational show that pre-school children would love. So I tried it out on my daughter Lucy. It didn’t take long for her to find it completely mesmerizing, and within a day, I started hearing the request, “Watch Raggs?” 
I’ve been listening to Colbie Caillat’s 
