What EXACTLY is he learning???

So here's my thing - I love Noggin (now Nick Jr.) and I honestly don't mind most of the shows on there...there are a few I will not allow Parker to watch (Yo Gabba Gabba, Lazytown to name 2). And I do let him watch a most on there (not all day mind you). But as we watch some of the shows...I wonder...if I should not allow him to watch a couple...Let's say I have some beef with a couple of shows.

Max and Ruby:
My beef with this show is this:
1. Ruby - her little miss know-it-all attitude. I mean really. Max is what 2? 3? and doesn't want to play with her and do girl stuff - and she acts like he has to do EVERYTHING she says. REALLY? What on earth does this teach? How is this appropriate for a preschooler to watch.
2. Parents - WHERE THE HECK ARE THEIR PARENTS???? You never see them - ever. You see Grandma on occasion, but she doesn't live there. Why on earth is Ruby in charge of everything? She's what maybe 7 and she takes her little brother to the park with out supervision? She makes him food, she cooks by herself. Again, what on earth does this teach?

I just don't get it?

The Wonder Pets
My beef with this show is:
1. Honestly, this may be one of my favorite shows that Parker watches. But Ming-Ming's attitude ANNOYS me! She acts like she's the best thing since sliced bread...seriously. And what's with her trying to take over Linny's position in the group? And why does she think she can do everything herself? It's supposed to be about TEAMWORK!

It makes me wonder what the writers of these shows are thinking. Ya know, these are supposed to be preschool shows and teach good things...but what exactly are children learning when they see a little girl taking care of her brother by herself and acting like she knows EVERYTHING? Or what are they supposed to think when they see a cute little chick posing a real attitude about teamwork and wanting to do it by herself?

I honestly used to care less - anything to keep Parker happy and entertained - what.ev.er! But as he gets older - it hits me, what on earth am I allowing to be put into his head?

Anyways, so that's my beef...and now I am going to go eat - because talking about beef made me hungry! :)

I May Need Rehab!

Dear Friends, I think you should know that I have some VERY serious addictions...I lower my head in shame :(

I can't get enough of this place...

And unfortunately I could eat this everyday, I just adore me some Skyline!

I can't help that I know the theme song to this and that I have to watch it whenever it's on. I don't know why it attracts me so, maybe it is that adorable monkey Boots, or maybe I just have some issues :)

What's gonna work, TEAM WORK!!!! The phone, the phone is ringing, the phone, we'll be right there....is it sad that I know the songs in this show?

And seriously, this show, how can you not love the imagination and dancing and music?

And this is my biggest addiction of all...this cute little baby, I just can't get enough of him, I desperately need my daily fix of him, I need my daily fix of cuddles, daily fix of giggles...


Some one may need to help me out a little here!!!!

oh and I want to know two big hurdles for Parker that he has jumped:

1) He was in the nursery yesterday at church for the first time - and I was a nervous wreck, be he did awesome, I about lost it!
2) He slept through the entire night last night, which he's been doing for months, but the best part, no wedge...the transition has been started! He did amazing on his back...he was all snuggled with his blankie and bear (please no lessons on not letting him sleep with anything in his bed!)

Anyways, can someone get me into rehab for the above addictions???