Boob tube
Given how often this new baby eats, I’ve been spending most of my waking hours on the sofa. But even with the platinum level cable package we’ve got, there still isn’t always something on TV worth watching - or that’s appropriate for Tacy and CJ to watch too.
And you can bet that I’m not going to spend my post-partum days watching back-to-back episodes of Dora and Diego. That’s a recipe for depression right there.
So I’ve been paging through all the upcoming shows on the National Geographic and Discovery Science channels, setting the DVR to record ones that look interesting. I’ve learned about the birth of the universe, continental drift, global warming, and dark matter. I’ve seen how meth and moonshine are made. I’ve watched how animals and people live all over the world.
Not only is it much better than Dora and Diego, it beats Chachi and Peter Brady too.
But the coolest part is that the girls will still curl up on the sofa next to me and watch too. CJ prefers programs about space, while Tacy likes to learn about the earth (Six Degrees Could Change the World was a big favorite of hers).
Oliver hasn’t yet expressed a programming preference, but I can tell already that he’s a fan of the boob tube.
C’mon, Mommy. I’m waiting for it.
——————————
Maybe lounging in front of the TV isn’t the best way to introduce my kids to science, but it’s the best I can do right now. If you’ve got some better ideas, check out today’s PBN Blog Blast - “Bringing Science Back, Baby!” You could win one of three $100 VISA gift cards, courtesy of The Zula Patrol. Spend it on a chemistry set - or on maid service to clean up the aftermath in the kitchen.
February 22nd, 2008 at 5:47 am
Look how gorgeous he is! EEE!
And I’m a HUGE fan of random science shows. Scroll through PBS, too. You never know what they are going to show in the middle of the night. I’ve seen a couple of awesome documentaries that aired at 2am. Oh, and the History Channel! They have lots of great shows about the earth. There was one a few weeks ago called Life Without People, and was all it examined what the earth would look like 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 years after the sudden disappearance of people. It was amazing.
Not the Mama’s last blog post..Sometimes You Don’t Deserve Three Strikes
February 22nd, 2008 at 6:36 am
Oh my goodness, that face! I think I’m lactating again.
And, btw, my oldest tells me all these cool science facts and when I say, “where did you learn that?”, she says, “Zula Patrol”. No, nothing that I’ve taught her, just the TV show. Sigh. But, I’m glad she’s absorbing something good.
Fairly Odd Mother’s last blog post..Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow, Part I
February 22nd, 2008 at 6:38 am
That picture makes me wish I was still BF. I want to sniff his head.
I think I watched every episode of every kind of Law & Order back in the early infancy days.
motherbumper’s last blog post..And this is what I’ve learned about you
February 22nd, 2008 at 6:44 am
[...] Boob Tube [...]
February 22nd, 2008 at 6:44 am
Boy…do I remember THAT expression!
AB’s last blog post..Why I Love the Mexican Grocery: A List
February 22nd, 2008 at 7:09 am
PBS has some great stuff.
I love that sleeper. The boy wearing it is awfully cute too.
Heather’s last blog post..I’m open!
February 22nd, 2008 at 7:31 am
I just took that sleeper off of my little guy! carters is a wonderful thing!
sweet little baby face!
ali’s last blog post..the books we love!
February 22nd, 2008 at 8:40 am
Sweet Oliver (I nearly wrote, “Olivier”)!
I have been trying to compose a post describing my discussion of evolution with Nathan and found the perfect reason today.
February 22nd, 2008 at 11:07 am
and all i can think is what an exquisite baby he is. mmm… those were the days!
February 22nd, 2008 at 11:11 am
Julie, I hear you on Dora and Diego. I can’t stand it any longer. And I’m ready to kill SpongeBob.
Oliver is so precious, so darn adorable. I can feel my ovaries pinch just looking at his photo.
Dana’s last blog post..Not So Private Parts
February 22nd, 2008 at 11:40 am
omg Julie, he is SO CUTE! I would like to swoop him up and smooch him all over his face!
I agree about daytime TV. I do let Kaitlyn watch The WonderPets and Dora, but otherwise I watch DVDs mostly. I remember when I used to watch all the CBS Soaps, but now they don’t make sense anymore.
Elizabeth’s last blog post..Operation “Get My Butt To BlogHer” Has Begun!
February 22nd, 2008 at 12:54 pm
I watched a lot of Law & Order too. And makeover shows. And real estate shows. I had only been back at work for a few months when we sold our house… so I’ve already been told I will not be permitted to watch any realty TV this time.
The Dora/Diego combo makes my ears bleed.
Love Oliver’s face. He’s so bright and cheery already - the boob tube must be agreeing with him.
Hannah’s last blog post..pride goeth before a fall
February 22nd, 2008 at 1:44 pm
I think that’s awesome.
My kids won’t watch anything that doesn’t come with a theme song.
Miss Britt’s last blog post..A Letter To My Body
February 22nd, 2008 at 5:05 pm
He is so sweet. I’ve been waiting for his “blog name” you know. You have a Miss Goosie and a Miss Mousie. Who is this cute little guy?
February 22nd, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Dude.
That kid is way cute.
Plus I love that changing pad or whatever he’s laying on!
I can’t imagine what I’d do for the next one b/c I’m watching all kinds of crazy shit during the feedings. lmao.
Guess someone’s going to have to buy me a TIVO to get any second-baby action.
the new girl’s last blog post..Wherein We Mightily Abuse Perfectly Fine Baby Toys
February 22nd, 2008 at 8:46 pm
He is just so beautiful! Really, really beautiful.
I think watching those science shows is a great way to get your girls interested in science! Way better than the CSIs I watched while nursing (but this was our first).
I also watched a lot of Star Trek cause I’m geeky like that, and those are often very appropriate for children of all ages and have good moral themes (especially The Next Generation).
caramama’s last blog post..Snow Day
February 22nd, 2008 at 10:07 pm
I’m gonna have to stop visiting if you don’t get the mating rats off the header.
It reminds me of all those shirts of frogs, pigs, mice, geckos doing 25 positions.
Anyway, wish I could come sit with you - but most specifically, stare at that baby and let my kids be educated by your tv.
OMSH’s last blog post..Rhi is so, so Tweet!
February 22nd, 2008 at 10:13 pm
that kid is adorable!
Lara’s last blog post..Does This Ever Happen To You?
February 23rd, 2008 at 5:38 am
I’m going to have to request more baby pictures. I’m a big Oliver fan.
Heather B.’s last blog post..New York, New York
February 23rd, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Are you teaching your girls how to make meth?? Interesting times at your house.
Karen’s last blog post..Checking In…
February 23rd, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Everything’s better than Chachi and Peter Brady.
But Rock of Love II with Bret Michaels? That’s different.
Mom101’s last blog post..C.
February 23rd, 2008 at 9:00 pm
He is too cute. Too cute!!!
Boob Tube. funny.
Wait, did Scott Baio is 46 and pregnant already air?
I got addicted to that Scott Baio Show, the Hills and Laguna Beach all b/c of breast feeding. You are watching a much higher level of television. I’m impressed.
the mama bird diaries’s last blog post..be nice and share
February 24th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
You make cute babies.