I will begin with saying that I’ve maybe watched Yo Gabba
Gabba twice, ever. The idea of it, or any other tv show out there for my kids
to watch, frightens me in comparison to what we grew up with. I will also say,
to induce the hype me and my son watched a couple episodes before the big
concert. He had no real idea what a concert was, but he was excited.
Yo Gabba Gabba, at the Paramount, Live! I wasn’t sure what
to expect, this was my first kids concert. We arrived with just enough time to
spare to see that we might have to pay $20 for parking, might being we drove
around the block and found parking for $10. We were greeted by other parents
waiting in line to pay for their slot, and then all ran in a dash toting our
kids so we didn’t miss the opening.
First off, I want to say that I’ve never been to the
Paramount either. It was beautiful, classic, sophisticated. The youngster and I
went to the bathroom so we had no urgencies during the concert. Once seated we
scoped our surroundings before the lights dimmed, once again, amazing! But
let’s not talk about the Paramount.
DJ Lance Rock comes on to the big screen, wishing he could
join us… but wait! Out he pops from a little door, center stage, and the fun
begins! It’s loud, it’s exciting, and it captivates everyone from the
beginning.
Even my Olivia. She’s 9 months old.
He brings out all of his amazing friends, because they of
course want to play too! You’re asked to stand up and join in the singing and
dancing, it was quite engaging and looking around, I wasn’t the only parent
doing it, because who doesn’t love feeling like a kid again?!
Just as you’re getting in to it, they pause for
intermission. Time to take the kiddos potty, check out the souvenirs or grab a
bite to eat. They even serve adult beverages!
Logan decides he wants to be a big boy and check out his own
seat. By this time he’s having a blast and begging me to let him go up on
stage. “Can we go up there yet? Can we go up there yet? Can we go up there
yet?”
Yay!!!
By now, I’m hooked, then they go and bring out all this
dancing food singing about a party in your tummy. “There’s a party in my tummy,
there’s a party in my tummy!” The vegetables want to take part, heck, even I
want to take part. (This song has been stuck in my head since, we’ve been
having a lot of parties at home) Seeing as how I’ve never seen Yo Gabba Gabba,
I thought this was pretty dang cute, and so were a lot of the other messages
and songs.
They bring out the man with the gift of the gab and he
starts inviting all the little ones up, we thought the reality of this for Our
little one was a terrible idea, we pictured a tired 3yr old not wanting to come
down. The other kids did really great and got to help this rapper rap up a
storm.
Logan had a lot of fun riding on daddy’s shoulder’s, dancing
and singing. It was a lot of fun to them really get in to all the
entertainment.
On several fun occasions things shot out at the audience,
this time being leaves to celebrate fall!
I looked over, and the old man was even smiling. I thought
for sure by now he’d be sneaking out to the bathroom.
Snow, snow was amazing. It looked like real snow, it was
ahhhmazing.
Everyone reached out to touch, almost as if they all
expected it to be cold.
More dancing, more singing, more fun.
I was surprised to feel the disappointment when they sang
their “Good Bye” song. I didn’t want it to end, we were having so much
fun. To be honest, with two kids and a
crazy busy family life it’s hard to get out for date night, it’s hard to expect
to have any time together as a couple. This time together was okay by me. I had
such a blast.
