Huh. Entertainment Weekly just pointed out to me an Indy Pop band... that consists of a 10-year-old and a 12-year-old. (I suppose they might be 11 and 13 now.) They are called "Smoosh".

Aah yes, Smoosh. Seattle band; they're opened for a number of big Seattle-area bands (Sleater-Kinney, Pearl Jam). Let me see if I can dig up the Stranger article.

Here tis: [link]

I bought the album. I am enjoying most of the songs immensely. The pop-rap song is annoying. 12-year-old white girls should not rap. But otherwise.

Odd. Most of us out here think the pop-rap song is the best on the album. It's the one getting play on KEXP, at least.

(shrug) It's well-done, I guess. But something about it grates. I don't know why.

I love the second song on the album ("It's Cold") the best so far. I will know more for sure after more listens.

ETA: Claymation music video of one of their songs, "La Pump". It's pretty cool. I like this song too.

Huh. Entertainment Weekly just pointed out to me an Indy Pop band... that consists of a 10-year-old and a 12-year-old. (I suppose they might be 11 and 13 now.) They are called "Smoosh".

Yep, I saw them play a live set at Amoeba and reported on them here. They're unbearably cute and the drummer keeps a good groove and the keyboardist is ridiculously talented.

Stephanie, Owen turned into a fountain of drool at 3 months. His first teeth appeared a few weeks later. But at least I wasn't nursing anymore. *shudder*

I just realized DH's class reunion is a week and a half away. And then the following weekend we have a wedding to attend. I'm going to look like a bloated basketball with bad skin. *sigh*

Mal became a DroolMonster at around 3 months also, and his lower front gums got a bit white, like teeth were imminent. But no sign of teething so far.

I read somewhere that the drool turns on about the time that they start sticking everything in their mouths, as a protective device. This is also why it's extra slimy viscous.

Buffista moms who've taken plane trips with babies: did you use the car seat on the airplane? I'd really like to avoid bringing the carseat and stroller, but I'm not super comfortable with the baby not being in a car seat. (Of course, since we'll probably be flying Luftwaffehansa, the car seat may be too big.)

Raq, how long is the trip? I took Owen on an hour long plane ride at 6 months without a stroller or a car seat--I just used the sling in the airport and held him for the trip. It was fine. It was a night flight so he took a bottle and fell asleep the minute we got into our seat until well after we deplaned.

I think we are looking at a 3 hour flight this time. When we fly back to the States, though, it will be a 13 hour flight.

For that, I'd take a car seat. Waaaaaay too long to hold a baby on your lap.

As a matter of fact, I'd consider emigrating until Mal is six years old.