We love the TV here. We all cuddle up and watch the History channel, or Natural Geographic specials...we've learned a lot. Moderation...as in everything...moderation. Family time with TV, yes, electronic babysitter for hours on end: not so much.

Did you take some proper photos of the installation? Because you might have been able to market it as your OWN work. In our house, "Backyardigans" = "20 minutes during which Mama can do the effing dishes or drink a cup of coffee without having to referee anything".

Amen. The experts who claim TV sucks the soul of your kid are the same experts who figure out how to get kids to soak enough toilet paper that their parents need to buy more. Or, in our case, cover leather surfaces with marker, leading to the need for a new couch. ("Washable" my butt.)

I'm not afraid to use it either. I make myself feel better by telling myself that my daughter is a genius and I am just bringing her down to a manageable level of intelligence.

Excellent post! I love coming over here...

TV is a drug for me, too! My little one isn't totally aware of it, yet, I don't think. Soon though! And then, I plan on employing it without any sort of guilt. Thanks for making me feel better for my so-so parenting skills!! xoxo

Awesome post, Naomi!

"Still life with wet toilet paper" - LOVE. IT. Little Diego sounds like such a creative little soul :)

I have the best excuse for TV E-V-E-R: the kids need to learn English so they get to watch Cbeebies. Not all the time, but when they do it really is educational. Hurray for me and complete denial!

Oh, oh! Also have a small - okay, medium sized, crush on Anthony. I'm glad to hear it's not just me. Peryl

I really, really don't mean to laugh at you, but tiny marshmallows in the heating vent and licking the underside of the dishwasher are honestly the funniest things I've heard all week. My kid is a handful and a half, and it would *never* occur to him to do that awesome stuff. I can't stop laughing at your pain. If I were you the TV would be on all day every day. And I'd keep all the marshmallows and t.p. for myself. (Mine woke up at 5:00 every morning for three and a half years, then just stopped. I do not miss trying to have a full complement of activities to last just until most people awake.)

oh, IF ONLY my child would watch tv! We keep trying. And yes, I am carrying a torch for Anthony Wiggle.

TV had always been a good friend to us. It is there whenever we need it and can be told to shut the hell up whenever we want. Just like family (-;

TV has its place and that is FOR SURE!!!!!

This is a common theme in the mommy blogs this week, must be the cabin fever :) But, seriously, Nick Jr. is the ONLY way I can get laundry/dishes done without a serious meltdown about why "mommy no play wiff me!"

hear hear! i struggled for ages with whether to let them watch tv, how much etc. but when they are running crazy and destroying my house the Tv goes on just to calm them the heck down for a bit.

Yes, TV is a great bargaining tool as well. If you do this then I will let you watch Bob the Builder movie, during nap time. It is the only way to get a few minutes to myself.

I totally agree with your TV philosophy, in fact, I even wrote a post about it not too long ago. When my son will sit and watch it BY HIMSELF without needing me to be sitting right next to him will be the best.day.of.my.life. ;)

I love the tv. My son has so much energy that I can't keep up with him. So, when I run out of energy, on comes the tv and he sits still and lets me have 30 minutes to myself. Sometimes, I will let him sit there for an hour. As a matter of fact, he is watching tv right now. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to write this. If he isn't watching tv, then he is begging to sit on top of the washing machine, or opening and slamming the oven door, or throwing dog food around the kitchen, or dumping out the spices in the pantry. The tv, drug or not, is my friend. Thank you Joe from Blue's Clues and DJ Lance Rock from Yo Gabba Gabba.

April, yes, it is perfectly fine to have a crush on Steve from Blues Clues. Anthony from the Wiggles isn't that bad either. LOL!

HA! No wonder you've got no time to play!! :)) AFA TV, it's how I get a quiet morning, and by quiet I mean the TV shows are on and I'm not bamboozled by a bazillion questions before I get a cup of coffee! On a side note, it's great how just when we are feeling pretty good about ourselves, something will come along and serve us up some humble pie! I cannot even count the times I have been feeling like "Ya, I got this!" and then "it" happens. I'll admit, anytime I'm feeling super great, I automatically get a little anxious. :))

I love the tv. It is like a second husband of mine. I actually spend more time with it more then I do my real husband. I have found myself tuning into pre school channels b/c the baby has been looking at the tv more...is it wrong to have a crush on Steve on Blues Clues.

We don't have a tv...but, sometimes the ipod doubles as one, like this last week when word girl, fetch, and Arthur were our boys loyal friends. We go in spurts like this. No tv at home for a month (grandma and granpa's house is another story), then 3 solid days worth until even the boys are tired of it. It's an excellent tool :)!

Too funny. TV is the only way I get a shower these days. I'm a big fan!

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