“Home computers are being called upon to perform many new functions, including the consumption of homework formerly eaten by the dog.”
-Doug Larson
Kneebouncers.com is a great site to find super-simple toddler games. I think that T is starting to get a bit too old for some of these, but she still loves playing her favorites. We discovered this site over a year ago, and T’s been hooked ever since. . .
Chapi Chapo is an old French stop-motion animation series from the mid-70’s. We big kids remember it from the 80’s, when it ran as a segment on the Nickelodeon show, Pinwheel. Each episode is about 5 minutes long, and T will tell you – she’s a “huge fan!” The cool thing is that since the episodes are so short, she can watch 6 of them in the half-hour that one cartoon normally runs. She’s happy cuz’ she feels like she’s watching more shows then we usually allow her, I’m happy because she isn’t! Her dad has taught her how to select the next episode from the menu – oh how empowered our little girl has become!
The Elephant song, a super silly tune by Eric Herman, is one that we adapt constantly for just about anything we can think of. She can’t get to YouTube herself, but she does know how to replay a song once we’ve taken her there. That is quite enough navigation for her for now, I think!
SesameStreet.org is another awesome place to go for all kinds of kiddy fun!
Oh! And we mustn’t forget Chiyo-chans cooking song. . . Teaball LOVES this one, and will even sing along with it, though she couldn’t possibly know the meaning of the words. From the anime Azumanga Daioh, which T has never seen.
In terms of sheer adorableness, it’d be pretty tough to rival the Snuffle Bunny Song. I have no idea what this is actually from, but T’s been hooked from the moment she laid eyes on this too cute little rabbit singing a love song to. . . her carrot!? Thanks to my sissa for sending this our way 😉
Witch Doctor, that old nursery rhyme/song put to a symphony of silly characters and flashing bright insanity has been a favorite of T’s since it was put up on Albino Black Sheep by ZekeySpaceyLizard. . .
. . . as has The Birds and the Bees. And I have to admit – I love, love, LOVE this song by Patrick & Eugene. Again, the animation on this one was done by ZekeySpaceyLizard. T’s been watching this one practically since she was born. We used to use it to distract her from herself when she lost her mind for no reason as a baby. . . yeah, good parenting skills!
Huginn, Muninn, and me 
Ma said,
May 6, 2010 at 7:32 am
she is awesome!!!!!
Me said,
May 6, 2010 at 2:33 pm
She totally is. . . but we’re biased 😉
Gabe said,
May 6, 2010 at 8:33 am
wow… just… wow…
Me said,
May 6, 2010 at 9:22 pm
It isn’t THAT wow! She isn’t GREAT with her mouse control yet – she’s still learning – but she GETS it and she can do it…
Aunt Heather said,
May 6, 2010 at 2:09 pm
awww so glad it’s working for little puff…she is brilliant already working a laptop at almost 3…I will b down saturday for a visit n some haircuts…love you guys…can’t wait to meet the little Ro baby!
Me said,
May 6, 2010 at 2:34 pm
Ro-bee can’t WAIT to meet her Aunt Heather, and you KNOW T is pumped to see you – always!
blunt delivery said,
May 6, 2010 at 3:05 pm
ah kids…. so cute.
perhaps someday i’ll have some.
Sharon said,
May 6, 2010 at 3:45 pm
T is TOO cute and getting way too big! awww
you sould direct her to bigidea.com I know you’re not big on VeggieTales but they have some cute games on their site that should be just about just right for her.
Bryna said,
May 6, 2010 at 4:56 pm
I thought that my daughter was ready for playing on the computer. (she’s 2 1/2) But she has trouble with it. I’m sure she will pick it up soon and be well on her way on her own… they do grow up SO fast!
Me said,
May 6, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Its hard for them, the mouse that T is using is JUST the right size for her hand, its so tiny and cute. I don’t think she’d be able to do it very well with a big mouse. . . We also put a sticker on the right mouse button, so she would remember to only use that one! Your little lady will figure it out soon enough, I’m sure!
Mike said,
May 6, 2010 at 9:38 pm
So when can I pwn her on Sesame Street? I can count with the best, er, better of them.
Kelli said,
May 6, 2010 at 11:12 pm
I bet she can navigate her way around the computer better than me!! Hope you and baby Ro are doing well. Can’t wait to see more pictures.
wecki77 said,
May 7, 2010 at 7:09 am
That is awesome! It is so wonderful that T and daddy have something to care about so much together.
I’d be worried that the “puter” (as Tori puts it) would be all she wants, and then that would be one more battle after school. Dad gives in too much, so I really think it would be a battle. And I agree, not a huge fan of her having the ONLY computer in the house. Maybe I’ll let go some day.
Tori said,
May 7, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Wow she is soo smart!
Sharon said,
May 10, 2010 at 9:55 am
You’re brilliant! We tried out kneebouncers yesterday and it was sup dooper FTW! The little Miss could hardly be torn away from it.
On a side note I’m glad that T loves her laptop 🙂
Kendall said,
May 10, 2010 at 9:57 pm
Cute!! I still can’t belive that she has her OWN laptop now. My kids certainly don’t, though giving them their own computer has been on the “to-do” list for a while. I dunno, though…it makes me super nervous! Super cute, though, and dad looks just as interested in the computer as T does. he!
Sharon said,
September 18, 2010 at 3:02 pm
This is totally random but I wanted to let you know a-I’m the reason for yoru thingy showing a hit on the site today. 2-I totally shoudl have just called you but HUZZAH! I found the post that will expand our horizons past Kneebouncers c-this is an awesome list thanks a bunches for it! 🙂
anyway randomness done for now. Have a fantasticak weekend!