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I’d forgotten that I’d agreed to review a DVD when it arrived in the mail, surrounded by sanity saving books. Actually, I probably couldn’t have planned it better, as this way, there was something for everyone. I didn’t show the Micky Choo Choo Express DVD to Amy however, as I was going out and didn’t want her to watch it without me to watch her reaction. Heh. When I got home later that day, to discover the DVD disappeared and the DVD player set up in our bedroom, I knew that Nathan had used the DVD.
Much foot stomping and frustrated sighing ensued.
I needn’t have worried anyway, if Amy’s behaviour was anything to go by. She spent all morning the next day begging to watch ‘Squeaky Mouse!’ and whining at me. Once I’d put Isaac down for a nap, I figured the DVD would come in handy to keep her silent through naptime.
I hadn’t counted on Nathan wanting to watch the news though and when he paused her DVD to change channels, oh my god – I think angels cried and fairies dropped dead from the force of the tantrum.
She definitely loves her DVD’s.
She woke her brother, made me want to claw my eyes out and bothered Nathan through the entire 30 minutes the news was on. Think high pitched screaming the whoooole time.
Ugh.
Anyway, we turned the DVD back on and she was happy.
Silent.
Content.
Did I mention she was silent?
For an hour, she curled up on the couch and watched TV, while I got things done. Isaac even sat and watched most of it too, silently.
I tell you what, anything that keeps them silent for an hour is worth my time. She was the same way with the Handy Manny DVD that we reviewed, so obviously Disney has their formula and know what works for the short people.
The DVD has lots of counting and problem solving and Amy enjoyed counting along. Personally I think she was just liking the excuse to yell numbers, but what would I know?
Either way, if you’ve got a preschooler, I suspect they’ll enjoy this DVD. For the hours worth of silence I got, I totally recommend it to everyone. EVERYONE.
Like crack….
Fiona, you’ve got no idea. She’s still having a tantrum because we’ve watched it once this morning and I wouldn’t let it play through a second time. She seems to like the Mickey DVD.
love it. Emily is ‘fairies’ mad. will sit for 50 minutes straight and watch it. ahhh, bliss.
My kids love Max and Ruby. In fact, the books are now a let-down for the Little Princess, because she’s seen the shows so many times!
An hour’s peace is gold indeed.
Maybe worth trying to make Amy ”earn” a repeat showing by co-operative behaviour or doing a small task first?
I agree, we got this one too and oh my god, the peace and quiet! Beautiful stuff
Sharon is on to something there. Mickey dvd in return for something done. It’s one way to get Amy to listen to you. I know people will tell you that bribery is bad, but heck, it works.
i say get more of the disney dvd’s and aim for an hour of peace per day. Maybe even two. With new listening skills thrown in.
River and Sharon, I like that idea!
We have Disney’s Tigger and Pooh on tv at the moment… Max is silent and still. That *only* happens when the Playhouse Disney channel is on! lol
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