Sean the Builder

I took Sean out for most of yesterday afternoon. Although he seems to have an insatiable desire to watch Bob the Builder, I was getting tired of watching them fix and build the same stuff over and over again. I got him some Bob the Builder stuff to play with, like this toolbelt and hard hat. I also got him a remote-controlled earthmover named Scoop made especially for toddlers. I am keeping that in the box until Grandpa K. comes to visit in a few weeks. It seems right up his alley.

From what I've read, it's unusual that Sean would enjoy a narrative show like Bob the Builder so much. But I watch him carefully and he laughs at the funny stuff and gets a little upset when one of the characters is hurt or distressed. He seems to understand the show, at least on the most basic level. Of all the kid's shows I've seen, Bob the Builder is one of the better ones (or at least one of the more interesting ones for adults, too), so I applaud his taste.

Sean has an Elmo play cellphone, so I started putting on Sesame Street to see if he would like it. I am very impressed with the show as a whole, but Elmo is my least favorite part. His voice is very grating and the character is a little annoying. I can remember watching Sesame Street when I was little and Elmo made appearances but he certainly wasn't a main character like he is now. Elmo has taken over the role as host of the show that Big Bird always had in my day. And in my opinion it isn't an improvement. There also aren't enough appearance by Burt and Ernie. I need to write a letter to Sesame Street.

Sean woke up much happier than he's been in days. Maybe this round of teething is coming to a close. His appetite was back for breakfast, too. It would be nice to get my old cheerful Sean back.