You were watching Come Outside with your favourite Pippin dog in it today. Compared to other children I'd say you don't see as much TV on a weekly basis, this is not because I make a great effort for you not to watch it but because a lot of the time you couldn't care less if it was on or not, so it doesn't go on. And because when it's us, a lot of that time is spent together and it doesn't involve a lot of TV.
I was checking some important emails (so the TV went on) when I spotted just how spell bound you were by this TV show. I 'awwed' at your little pose, the way you were so captivated, the way your tiny hand rests on your tummy and the intent look on your face? Adorable.
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And here is my confession: I use the TV as a babysitter when I need to get something done; checking emails in the morning? The TV goes on. Cleaning needs done that I don't really want 'help' with? The TV goes on. Trying to do last minute packing? The TV goes on. I could lie and say 'I don't like it, I will strive to be a better parent' but quite frankly I don't believe that. If you spend quality time with your children for the majority of their waking hours then a little TV viewing here and there won't turn them into a serial killer.
