Maybe It’s Too Much TV
I watch the Ellen Degeneres show just about every day. I think Ellen is hilarious and we’re almost always home when her show comes on (4pm here in LA) because Maddie usually wakes up from her nap around then. I’m not ashamed to say that I will sometimes plan our day around Ellen. It’s nice to know that I have a show to watch amongst hours of Baby Einstein, Wiggles, Sesame Street, and Mighty B. Since we spend most days in the house (away from germs), Ellen is the light at the end of the tunnel. Adult humor! (although, I highly recommend Mighty B. Amy Poehler, baby!)
Sometimes, though, I think, “Heather. It’s a nice day. Maybe you should get out of the house. Go for a walk. Take off your pajamas.” I start to notice that maybe I smell. So I take a shower during Maddie’s nap, and when she wakes up I say to her, “Maddie! Let’s go for a walk!!!” And she straight up throws a fit! I finally realized why – she can tell time. She knows when Ellen is on! You think I’m kidding, but I’m not. When she hears that theme music, “have a little fun today-ay, yeah yeah yeah!” she stops fussing, crawls toward the TV, and starts dancing. When Ellen is on TV, she looks back at me smiling like, “look mom! It’s Ellen! Yeah!”
She is so happy when Ellen is on TV…
…she laughs at her jokes…
…she even thinks Ellen is actually in the room with us…
…and then is super-pissed to discover that she, in fact, is just on the TV.
She kind of looks like she wants to punch me.
I don’t know what it is with Maddie and TV personalities. First Matt Lauer, now Ellen. Does this mean that she’s destined to be a TV personality? Or does it mean I let her watch too much TV?
That question is purely rhetorical.
iMommy says:
It obviously means she is a genius. Duh.
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ali says:
my kids = the same.
(also? what size is your tv?????????????? *drools*)
alis last blog post..the difference between #1 and #2 (and we are not talking about my bathroom habits) (y’all are gross)
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patois says:
Love it. At least it’s Ellen and not The Simpsons. When my oldest was a young un and heard that music, he’d come running to the living room shouting, “See See. See See.” That’s what we still call The Simpsons. Of course, now he’s into Family Guy. And he’s only 8. (Kidding. He’s 12. Still.)
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Becky says:
Ellen makes me happy too. I totally get it.
Maybe she’s just creeped out because Ellen’s been suspended mid-wink!
Beckys last blog post..That’ll do, dog.
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Lisa says:
The kid’s got taste, I love Ellen. My daughter is always napping while Ellen is on here but I think she would love it if she were awake (totally her kind of show!)
Lisas last blog post..Octuplets Born in California
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Anissa@hope4peyton says:
Errr…take the tv off pause, that serious face of hers is creeping me out!!
Do you realize that in less than 48 hours we’ll be in Nashville?!
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Kelly says:
OMG. Hilarious! My kiddo loves watching Martha Stewart. She’ll ignore the tv most of the time, but if Martha’s on, she can’t turn away. At least Ellen is funny. Martha is a total prude.
Kellys last blog post..Talking Over Morning Coffee
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3boys1mommy says:
I see right through this! You are so trying to get Maddie a spot on Ellen! I think Ellen would love her.
3boys1mommys last blog post..Enjoy.
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Heather says:
Something tells me Ellen doesn’t read my blog.
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AMomTwoBoys says:
When Ellen has her on the show, you’d best invite me along…consider that a warning.
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Maura says:
Either Maddie is tiny or your TV is huuuuuge! Great pictures, though.
If you’re going to get a walk in, you might have to record the show and turn the volume down so she doesn’t hear the theme music as you try to get her ready!
Mauras last blog post..Grace in Small Things, 10/365-ish
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Leslie says:
Ellen always makes me laugh. Maddie has great taste in tv shows.
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Kristabella says:
Is your TV on the ground? Or is it just that ginormous? I’m jealous!
Maddie has good taste. Well, minus Matt Lauer. I’m not a fan
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Christa in The Valencia says:
That is so stinkin’ cute. I <3 Ellen too. I totally feel her pain when Ellen isn’t on!
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maya says:
omg- did you know I dvr ellen every day? I love her! Lets stay home and watch her together.
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heather... says:
People! My child is TINY! Our TV is 42″. Nothing to sneeze at to be sure, but not giant!
I need to take pictures of her near my boobs.
heather…s last blog post..Look Out Beyonce
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Maggie says:
Maddie is beautiful! I get the same way when Ellen is on… I wish my dogs felt the same way. Every time her show starts, they need to go out. It’s like clockwork!
I stumbled here from another blog I also stumbled on to! Enjoy Ellen and Maddie!
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Renée aka Mekhismom says:
If you are doing what 3boysonemommy suggests I cannot wait to see the show. Will Maddie be available for autographs?
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