Interactive cartoons...

So, I must admit that I am one of those parents who allows her toddler to watch television from time to time. The last time my son was at the doctor's office, we were told not to let him watch any television. I would definitely be able to do that if I wasn't a full-time student, and running my own business. I do put a limit on how much time he watches the t.v. and typically try to make sure the shows are good for him!

In fact, while I am typing this blog entry, he is currently watching "Little Einsteins" and I can hear him counting right along with the characters in the cartoon - "one, two, three...four"...and it's impressive to me that he's not even 2 yet and he already knows how to count to ten.

I have never seen a young child who interacts so well with these cartoons that are specifically aimed at toddlers. I think it's adorable when he plays along with the show but I have yet to catch it on video. His favorite cartoon so far is Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and while he watches this show, he gets a kick out of EVERYTHING! At the beginning of the show, there is a song that he sings along to and dances to. At the end, there is a song and he once again sings (well, more like yells) and dances to the song then at the end of every show he says "BYE" to Mickey as he disappears from the screen. But, perhaps the cutest thing about him watching shows is when the character asks if they should do something. For example, he was watching Mickey 2 days ago, and Mickey says "Should we help Minnie?" And my son yells out as loudly as he can, "NO!!!" I could not stop laughing...I guess as a parent, it's funny but you may not find it as funny without kids...it would be funnier if I could catch it on video too!

So, while I go about with my busy schedule, my son enjoys singing, dancing, and counting...what's wrong with that?? ;)