"Merideth, Matt, Ann, and Al" or "What I Learned on Maternity Leave"
My maternity leave - the 8 weeks or so I've been on it - has taught me a few things about myself. The first being that I can become addicted to television shows in a short amount of time.
The first thing I do every morning is watch the Today Show. I am fascinated by this train wreck as it airs daily. I think I wrote about this before, but let me explain. I am amazed at the way they can segue so easily between who lost on American Idol, the Iraq war, forest fires in Florida, DNA testing of "Meredeth Viera's dog, and a concert by the winner of the not-aging-well-award Blondie. I both detest the show and can't stop watching it. At least Merideth Viera hasn't hurt herself lately. Al Roker is the only one I respect. Well I guess Ann Curry is okay too, though she does strike me as the goody-goody-remind-the-teacher-we-have-a-test type. Her recent interviews with Angelina Jolie make me want to barf. I mean come on. They stretched the shiz out all week and then even leaked it into primetime. How important is she? Are you for reals Ann Curry? Are you two seriously crying during this interview? Yes. Yes you are. Right before you do the story on Rosie and whats-her-face arguing on the view.
And Matt? Don't get me started on Matt Lauer. He has this aura of "I know I'm too smart to be on this show, but I'll do them a favor and stay on it."
Yet, despite this, do I still turn it on every morning? You betcha. Wouldn't miss it.
So anyway - Lily Allen was on today singing with Blondie. Lily Allen is the bestest in my opinion. And I do love Blondie - but sometimes Debbie Harry makes me sad because she was so hot back in the day and now she's, well, not so much. The two of them performing together was odd. Oh Debbie.
Oh my maternity leave has also taught me that I probably wouldn't be a great stay-at-home mom. But that's for another post. And I'm addicted to reruns of ER and Judging Amy. Oh TNT prime time in the daytime how I love thee.
And because this blog is all about the baby until I can get back to knitting - here's another picture of Simon. Don't mess with him. He'll kick your ass.
Posted by jen at May 25, 2007 08:01 PM
Comments
How cute is he!!!!
Posted by: Cara at May 25, 2007 08:35 PM
Ha! Your description of The Today Show is so spot on! Nice! And yes, our little boy is adorable! Just a few more months and my baby pictures will be up too... Can't wait!
Posted by: Juliana at May 25, 2007 09:48 PM
You are hilarious.
And he is badASS!
Posted by: scout at May 25, 2007 11:05 PM
Simon is so adorable. Those eyes! That hair! He looks tough.
Um, I totally want to do that DNA test for my dogs. Jacob thinks I'm nuts.
Posted by: Carrie at May 26, 2007 12:04 AM
Simon is so cute!! I love that karate pose :)
Posted by: Brianna at May 26, 2007 12:29 AM
I couldn't agree with you more about the Today Show. It's strange, but I make fun of it all the time. Yet, I turn on the TV every morning to have it playing in the background while I get ready.
Also, Simon looks so adorable ...or scary since he can kick ass.
Posted by: Michelle at May 26, 2007 09:54 AM
You get 'em, Simon! hehe
He really is the cutest kid.
Posted by: frecklegirl jess at May 26, 2007 10:20 AM
I, too, go addicted to TNT primetime while out of a job last winter...Oh ER and Judging Amy, how I miss thee...
Simon is a cutie!
Posted by: beckie at May 26, 2007 10:51 AM
Simon = fierce + adorable.
Hope all is well!
Posted by: Jenny at May 26, 2007 08:21 PM
I love your comments about the Today Show. I couldn't believe I was watching it either, during maternity leaves. And that was during the Katie Couric days -- she drove me crazy. I also found myself addicted to Taxi reruns and other oddball things.
Your son is so cute -- he looks like a tough and cuddly cookie.
Posted by: Kathode Ray Tube at May 28, 2007 09:13 PM
Such a big boy!!!
He is just acting tough for the photo shoot, really I bet he is a little sweetie pie!!!!!
How do you get his hair so perfect?
Posted by: Betsy at May 29, 2007 08:52 AM
I need to start avoiding your blog...It makes me hurt for a new baby. he is so,so cute!
When is maternity leave over?
Posted by: mrsgregw at May 29, 2007 09:47 AM
OMG. That pose has me giggling like a schoolgirl.
Posted by: Michael Webb at June 4, 2007 10:40 PM
I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to eat your baby he is so so so cute!!!!! That hair, the Blue Steel. Thanks for your congratulations on my blog and I will be coming to you with all sorts of baby questions in the near future - now that I see Simon is looking pretty good! j/k.
I have to agree with you on the poor Debbie Harry, I know what you mean...
Posted by: Christine at June 6, 2007 07:01 PM
That picture is great!! I have one of Carol about the same age and she is totally flipping me the bird. We made cards out of it and sent it to our friends. It is still one of my favorite baby pictures.
Posted by: Lisa at June 7, 2007 07:10 AM
