Yo Gabba Gabba!

A new show debuted on Nick Jr. this week called Yo Gabba Gabba. At first I wasn't sure about it. Just watch this video and you'll see why.

But here are a few reasons why I'm a huge fan. First, one of my favorite bands, the Shins appear on the show and sing a catchy little song about winning, losing and trying again. Click here to see the Shins perform on Yo Gabba Gabba. Also, celebrities like Tony Hawk and Biz Markie make silly appearances. Today Eiljah Wood came on and taught everyone a dance called the Puppet Master. Lastly, one of the regular characters is Mark Mothersbaugh who has a little drawing segment. Today he taught the kids how to draw a potato bug on a skateboard- how delightfully random. Mark Mothersbaugh is the genius behind all the soundtracks to Wes Anderson's films, which makes him a god in my eyes. (He's also the former lead singer of the band Devo, of" Whip-it" fame).

So while it might be a little disturbing to watch a fuzzy green monster have a "party in his tummy," I'll put up with it and even enjoy it if it means my one-year-old is being introduced to the Shins. And who am I kidding? Who cares if I like it or not. If Booker's a fan, then I'm a fan. Plus I'm getting really sick of Tinky-Winky, Dipsy, La la and Po.