When most folks ask me if Emma Kate watches something like
The Wiggles or
Sesame Street, I say 'yeah, but her main show is one you've probably never heard of.' And my assertion is typically right because, well, few folks have heard of a random Australian-based kids show called
Hi-5 ... and that's probably a good thing.
It all started when she was still getting a bottle of milk in the morning, and I was searching for something kid-friendly to watch on TV as "Golf Central" just didn't hold her attention. The Discovery Channel used to - used to - show a collection of obscure Canadian and Australian shows in the morning, and that's how we uncovered
Hi-5. Well, in its divine wisdom, the powers-that-be at The Discovery Channel opted to replace all of their children's programming with
more house-flipping shows at 6:30 a.m.
Thinking we had lost
Hi-5 forever, Julie and I stumbled upon the wonders of Charter OnDemand. So now, every afternoon, I'm subjected to roughly two straight hours of
kiddie pop music that absolutely transfixes my daughter ...
What you can't see is the banana mashed to her chin.In marginally related news,
one of the girls is now an aspiring country singer, while Julie and I have always believed our friend Scott would have a thing for
Kimee.
Despite having this stroller sit in the corner of our den for literally five months, Emma Kate finally realized she could actually play with it.
Let's just say that when she hit the hardwood floor, the speed of this activity increased dramatically.
You don't realize how difficult it is to get a still picture of an 18-month-old.
No point to this photo except to underline her need for a belt.
Emma Kate typically avoids the usual coin slot when depositing her oversized, colored coins.
What you can't see is the banana mashed to her chin.
Emma Kate with her big cousin Reagan.
Emma Kate with Mama, Avery, Reagan and Aunt Mary.
Emma Kate admires the petting zoo with Daddy, while Grandma surveys the scene.
Duck! Duck!
