Kevin and I recently noticed that Monica is starting to respond more to music. Singing songs has always had a claming effect on her, but now she does the "baby dancing" which consists of rocking side to side or bouncing up and down when she hears a melody she likes. It's very cute!
Thinking this would be a good time to start playing children's music for her, I went to the library and found some classic playtime songs, lullabies and even some traditional african music. We've listened to most of them, and to be honest, she hasn't shown a real clear preference toward any of them. Even more honestly, there are some CDs I can't stand but for more than two minutes. But I have rediscovered a love of Raffi. I still remember the lyrics to "Baby Beluga" and "Down By the Bay." Classics. It is so great to have an excuse to sing and dance around to them again.
I also realized that my mom may still have a bunch of music on cassette from when Beth and I were wee ones. I wish I could easily transfer the music to CDs or even better, MP3s. What kind of equipment would you need for that? I bet people do it, but it probably costs an arm and a leg.
Speaking of cassettes, the audio of my sister's baptism is on cassette. You can hear her screaming, pretty much the whole time, and the minister says, in between wails, "Whoa, she means business." I think I should have that immortalized on MP3...
Maybe Monica will have a lot in common with Auntie Beth.
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On the audio transfer, call your local (small business) computer retailer. They'll be able to recommend where you may go. Transfering audio/video is a common, inexpensive job verses buying the equipment. Hope that helps!
YAY! Monica blogging! She will OF COURSE love music! I am so happy to hear of this musical development. Thrilled! I wish I could see her bopping up and down though - ooooh I miss her!
I am going to send something for her birthday. I haven't mailed anything by regular mail yet, so I have no idea how long it will take. Plus, since they are only two days apart, I am also sending my mom's gift. So, I'll probably send it to her and have her get it to you/Monica. Of course, you know how NOT type A my mom is... which could always mean she won't get it to you for months. Maybe not before I even get back to the states ;-) I guess that might mean you have to bug her a little. Maybe I should send YOU the gifts and you can give hers to her. haha. OK, well, now that I've "stream of consciousnessed" all over your comments.... I miss you! I hope you and the whole fam are doing great!
It might help if you had a friend who worked at a radio station... just sayin...
~Kara
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