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She kept turning to my husband or myself and saying "The WIGGLES!" and pointing at the stage like she couldn't believe it. She danced and jumped for almost the whole concert and never lost interest (thank goodness the show was only 90 minutes).
When we got the tickets, we figured a Tuesday afternoon in October would be no problem, but then my husband had a briefing date get shifted which somewhat complicated our day. I picked up Faith from school and then proceeded to lose the argument about the order one should eat their lunch. She ate her whole lunch, but held that lollipop the entire time and ate it after she was done. So in a way, I guess she listened to me after all?
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| Mommy, I NEED this lollipop to be able to enjoy this banana. Duh. |
We worked it out and managed to meet at a metro station so my husband could ditch his suit (shockingly, Wiggles concerts aren't formal wear friendly). I was so glad he was able to make it after all because he was able to carry Faith for me (in the non-stroller friendly metro areas). She's not light!
We arrived at the theater just as they were dimming the lights for the start of the show. It was funny being in the Warner Theater for this event because it's such a fancy, nice place and it was completely overrun with screaming children. You didn't need a watch to know when the show was almost over because you just started to notice that everyone was crying and fussy. I'm pretty sure that's not how most shows end at the Warner Theater.
For anyone who has a little Wiggles fan at home: the new "replacement" Wiggles were there and I have to say: they suck...pretty badly. The new red Wiggle sounds like he is a trained opera singer, which makes their ridiculous songs sound oddly fancy and he dances like he learned how yesterday. The new chick Wiggle can't sing for shit, but at least she can play the drums? The overall lesson here is that we're glad we saw the original Wiggles on their last tour.
Faith enjoyed the classic Wiggles songs the most and I got a little video of her dancing to "Rock a Bye Your Bear" and the "Itsy Bitsy Spider" song. My favorite part is how she insists that my husband does the dance moves too and constantly looks at him to check that he's not slacking:
Since Faith had school this morning, I was able to run before we had to leave for the concert. In retrospect I should have not run before doing something that required being on my feet for so long, but my brain still hasn't caught up on the news that my body is really fucking pregnant. Well, only 3-4 weeks to go, so this won't be an issue much longer. I still felt better off than the moms I saw at the concert today with toddlers and newborns.
What's the last concert you attended?
Are you like Faith and want your dessert with your meal, or are you more traditional about your meal order?
LOVE her at the show!
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And no. these concerts didn't take place in 2000 and 1990. they were in 2011.
My last concert was Katy Perry! Over a year ago, but it still stands. I'm kind of over most of them though, too crowded and annoying. The video is way too cute, I love it. It actually looks like taking a toddler on the metro might be worth it. Dessert always has to be at the end of a meal. Save the best for last is how I live.
ReplyDeleteShe thinks the metro is really fun. She was shouting "Train! CHOO CHOO!" The other commuters loved us.
DeleteI demand more video of Jeff doing Wiggles dances.
ReplyDeleteI mean, *Angie* demands more video of that.
Deletebtw, the caption of that first image? That's what I say when I look at my wife's boobs!
ReplyDeleteBazinga.
Angie is going to beat you up for that. I hope you get that on video.
DeleteMy last concert was like two years ago. Chevelle, Three Days Grace, and Halestorm. I like my rock.
ReplyDeleteThe Wiggles have really stood the test of time. My youngest was a huge fan and he turns 19 in November. I think we may even have a Big Red Car video (not even DVD) somewhere in a cupboard.
ReplyDeleteYou should pull it out and watch it in honor of their retirement :)
DeleteMy last concert: They Might Be Giants.
ReplyDeleteWe went when Angie was around 6 months preggo.
Add "preggo" to my list of most hated words.
DeleteShe's too cute!
ReplyDeleteLast concert was the Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney show this summer. It was so good!
I eat dinner after a meal. I like to follow savory with sweet.
I would love to see Tim McGraw in concert!
DeleteI am def not traditional about my meal order. And I think the last concert I have been to is Taio Cruz. The concert sounds fun, although I must have missed out on childhood because I have no idea what the Wiggles are.
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of them before I had kids. They have been around for 21 years, so I think I missed them.
DeleteI like to eat my desserts before, during, AND after my meal.
ReplyDeleteI think my last concert was Bon Jovi or maybe Tom Petty. I haven't been to a concert in forever.
ReplyDeleteYour day sounds so hilariously ridiculous. I wish we had gotten video of jeff really dancing :)
He would never let me post such a thing. He has to maintain his street cred.
DeleteRascal Flatts, Little Big Town & Eli Young Band - two weeks ago. Took my 14 year old daughter with us (her first ever concert) and the whole time she was shushing me and telling me to sit down and quit being so loud.
ReplyDeleteI hope Faith likes country when she gets older so I can take her to those concerts too :)
DeleteThat video is so cute! I love kids songs with motions. (I will never grow up) My sis is taking her little boy to see the Fresh Beat Band tomorrow. It should be hilarious!
ReplyDeleteI am a terrbile mom. I think the kids have seen one concert/kid show on stage ever. Maybe I better look into changing that.
I am the grown up so I make the food order rules now. Isn't that why I grew up? So I could have my dessert first if I wanted to?
Life is short, eat dessert first, right? :)
DeleteAwww look at her loving the WIggles! Warms my heart right up! :-)
ReplyDeleteAw, that video is so cute! I'm glad Faith enjoyed her first concert!
ReplyDeleteDo you realize that part of this post consisted of you giving a serious review of the new Wiggles vs. the original Wiggles? Just give that some thought for a minute. But Faith is very cute and looks like she was having a good time.
ReplyDeleteWiggles are serious business. I stand by my review :)
DeleteThat is so freakin' cute. Reminds me of mine when they were that age! No messing around, Wiggles are serious shit now.
ReplyDeleteAwww, I love the expression on her face in that video!
ReplyDeleteHow soon until you start being preggo again from the beginning?
ReplyDeleteI guess the lollipop was the motivation to get through the boring food and get to the good stuff!
ReplyDeleteThe video is so cute! It looks like Faith had a great time at the concert.
There's a girl Wiggle??? I'm so out of the loop.
ReplyDeleteI took my now 10 y/o to see them when he was ~2 1/2...his last big hurrah before adopting our daughter and adding a surprise brother.