When the kids were younger, I limited their TV viewing time because I was very mean and wanted them to grow up with at least half a brain. When I did let them watch TV, it wasn’t just anything on the tube, the shows had to be suitable – to me, of course.
One of their favorites were the KidSongs videos and songs and we played the videos over and over until you could probably see through the tape. They often will reminisce about some of the songs so when I happened to stumble upon the KidSongs site with downloadable songs to record to a CD or an iPod, I couldn’t resist.
Thirteen songs and $13 later, I had some of their favs downloaded and burned to a CD that I decorated with photos. This get me exactly 13 seconds of appreciation – they did love it but the jury is still out whether it was worth it. Once again, I feel victim to my fond memories of my child-rearing past. Now I will probably get spammed with announcements about new releases. Too bad there are no songs with accompanying videos about kids fighting, screaming and tantrums. It would provide some balance, that’s all I am saying.
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. ~ Albert Eienstein
3 responses so far ↓
1 suburbancorrespondent // Dec 26, 2011 at 9:36 pm
I know! And that quote at the end is perfect.
2 Mary // Dec 28, 2011 at 2:11 pm
I do have them playing in my head sometimes when I look at old photos. I think that is why God made photo albums – it’s a form of birth control.
3 angelawd // Jan 5, 2012 at 9:23 pm
I know just how you feel. Whenever I’m stuck in nostalgia now, I keep it to myself.
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