I have a crush on Laurie Berkner. There. I said it. But she is one hot children's music star -- which creeps me out a little because normally when I think of children's music stars I think of Rafi or Barney or some amalgamation of middle age white men who couldn't hack in a real band.
Plus there's the fact that her music is designed to entertain my daughter, not me. I feel like the icky old man who leers at a preschool teacher or tries to pay the nanny in something other than cash.
While I don't let Emmeline watch any TV and keep the oh-dear-lord-child-just-chill-for-a-second-You-Tube viewing to a minimum, I was sick yesterday (thanks for your advice, by the way!) and at one point desperately searched for something to keep Emme from killing me.
Luckily I found something to make us both feel better. Enter Laurie Berkner -- the curly, golden locks, the zippy, upbeat attitude, the charming, intelligent lyrics and those outfits. Wow. Those outfits. She makes primary colors look good.
Emme and I watched "I'm Gonna Catch You" about 20 times in a row yesterday, and while Emme was easily bored after a good two viewings, I held out a little longer -- something about toddlers and repetition, I suppose.
Maybe it was the sleepless, cough syrup-induced haze, but pretty soon it was like she was singing directly to me, she's that good. I swear we had a moment after the 15th viewing -- when she looked into the camera and purred, "I'm Gonna Catch You."
And I answered. Out loud. "I'm right here, baby."
See? Creepy. Made only more so by the fact the song is now on my iPod.
So what do you think -- am I the only one with hidden crushes on children's stars? Or is Laurie Berkner just too awesome for words? Watch this video and let me know.
