Got something in my eye.

Caleb and I had about 30 minutes to kill until his lunch time. I still can't work up the courage to watch a noisy baby DVD, so I pushed play on Finding Nemo...big mistake for Daddy. It was the first time I'd seen it since becoming a father. Needless to say, I got a little teary-eyed in the beginning.

But Caleb loved it. He sat transfixed as a colorful ocean world unfolded before him. He wasn't a zombie, mind you. He'd quietly watch for a few minutes, then crawl and play. Watch, then play; watch, then climb on the dog. He was just as stimulated by that movie as he is by videos designed for for babies his age. So if daddy's babysitting, we're watching videos we both can enjoy! Down with Baby Einstein!

Of course, I guess Caleb would be just as stimulated by anything on TV with bright colors. Wonder when I could start teaching him this:



Video games: the perfect educational tool for hand-eye-coordination!