Because I am the mother of an almost 3 year old, I have heard of The Wiggles before. I even had a vague recollection of a red car that they drove around in while singing their hit song. BUT, for the most part we were previously unaware of anything else of a wiggly nature. Boy, do I wish I was more prepared!
It was fun doing a mommy-daughter date night with Mylie, and we managed to find our seats with only a minor detour up some steps that led to nowhere. But when three Wiggles appeared on stage and then started asking which one was missing, Mylie and I could only look at each other with confusion while all the kids around us screamed out “JEFF!!!!” And we could only shrug when they asked us which of their friends loved roses (Dorothy the Dinosaur), or had eight legs (Henry the Octopus), or loved bones (Wags the Dog). I think our confusion was compounded by the fact that we were still getting used to the Australian accents that were distorted slightly by the intense amplification in the Rose Garden. And though they did have a few songs we knew and could sing and dance to, I have to say that for the most part, I really just didn’t get why they’re an international sensation. But then again, I’m not 2, and Mylie had a blast just being there, seeing the sites, hearing the songs (regardless of her comprehension), and generally being a “big girl” out with mom.
So for all those other Wiggle fans (I know you’re out there), you can live vicariously through us and enjoy some of the pictures we took. And if these aren’t enough to satisfy your hunger, the rest are up in our March 2008 photo album (in the “Kids” collection).
Oh, Karli, this would have been a dream come true for London. We borrowed a Wiggles movie from the library once, and now there’s no turning back. She would watch them all day, every day if I let her. (She’s limited to one movie a day). And every week when we go to the library, she wants to choose a new Wiggles movie. Boy would she be jealous of Mylie.
~Kiersten
Hurray for mom! I’m not a wiggle fan…came after my kids were grown….unfortunately I was stuck with the Barney phenomena =\ I think these things are sooo much fun though. I just LOVE sitting and watching the expression on the kids faces…who cares about the other show….the kids are the real show! Glad you had fun
I am jealous! It has been a long time since my boys have listened to the Wiggles, and I have not yet introduced them to Olivia. (What neglect!) There was a time when we were quite the fanatics. In fact, Mike and I went up to the U2 concert in Seattle a couple years ago, and the Wiggles happened to be in town that weekend too. Well, down in the VIP section of the concert, who did I see? Murray! I was more interested in watching him watch the concert. Crazy fun! What a fun memory for Mylie!