22 December 2011

More Slacking

This is what eveings look like - Sam is made to prepare dinner, while Teddy watches. Jen either plays online or takes a bath. But Jen and Josh will get what they deserve. I mean, what is a 3-year-old inclined to make? 


Exactly. 

20 December 2011

360 Desk-DJ Table

There are so many things wrong with this. First off, what is the point? To get energy out of Sam? It certainly is not music education. Where is he picking up those moves? Ug. Then there is Teddy's training to be a what? Secretary? Receptionist? A 360 desk is a bit much. Perhaps it is supposed to be a DJ table - still odd. But the most disturbing aspect of this whole show is the portrait of a dog on his desk. It is these small, subtle images, words, and interactions that have lasting effect and I shudder to think what the consequences of that dog photo will be. Maybe Teddy will grow up to be a *shudder* Dog Person. 

02 December 2011

Approved Curriculum

I see Jen is taking some of my advice. Teddy needs to start working on his hunting skills so that they are automatic once he is moving on all fours. Jen got out the small animal toys so Teddy gets used to grabbing and biting. I like that the toys have sound as well. This means Teddy won't be alarmed when he grabs a rat and it squeals. I am concerned about the fruit toy, however. Maybe Jen is seeing if Teddy is fooled by inanimate objects - he clearly isn't, as he tosses it aside and resumes his gumming of the small bird. Good boy.