As of July 1, these are the top 20 songs played most on my iPod this year, minus the stuff played for James (which is mostly Rockabye Baby lullabies and They Might Be Giants’ “Here Come the 123s” album).
Number 13, Cass McCombs’ “That’s That,” isn’t available as an MP3 purchase via Amazon, although iTunes has it. (In fact, it’s the top Cass McCombs song there.) Number 17, “It Takes Time,” is similarly unavailable via Amazon and available via iTunes, as is number 20, “Flakes,” by the Mystery Jets.
So, here then, are the top 17 out of 20 of 2008 (so far):
The good news is that James is mobile, enthusiastically so.
The bad news is that James is still toddler-clumsy and the edge of a coffee table hurts, even if you’re less than two feet tall and trip. Still, he’s a toughie: He cried for less than 60 seconds and then was off and running again.
I know; you’re going to say this is sick and wrong. But remember: A five-year-old’s head butt is right at crotch level for some of us. The best defense is a good offense.
