Go Alex Go

When we were in Panama, we watched Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego Go because they were the only kids shows that had any English at all.  Alex didn't seem to care much for either show at the time so when we came back, I didn't bother putting either show on for Alex. 

A few weeks ago Alex and I went shopping for a new toothbrush for him.  He's at an age where he really seems to enjoy picking things out himself, so I showed him all of the toddler toothbrushes and immediately he began saying "Diego! Diego!"  pointing wildly at the Go Diego Go toothbrush. I was surprised he recognized the characters, not having seen them since March.  Of course, we got the Diego brush.

Alex LOVES his new Go Diego Go toothbrush and when we go into the bathroom every morning to brush his teeth, he squeals with excitement "Diegogo! Diegogo!"  I still hadn't bothered to put the show on for him though.

This week we were out looking for new sippy cups. I didn't even have to give him choices, the second we walked up to the sippy cups, Alex went wild shouting "Diegogo! Diegogo! Diegogo!"  I found the Diego sippies and handed to them to Alex and he hugged the package like it was his long lost best friend.  He insisted on holding them in the car on the way home and when we got home I washed them at the sink with Alex clinging to my leg wailing "DIEGOGO!" in the most pathetic manner imaginable.  I filled one with juice and handed it to Alex, "DIEGO JUICE!" he exclaimed.

Finally catching on that my son, he kinda likes Go Diego Go, I put the show on for him.  He's usually not able to sit through an entire television program, but he plopped on his butt about a foot away from TV stand and watched the entire show, occasionally pointing to the screen and saying "Diegogo!"  I really don't know why he likes it so much, I can barely stand it, but he does, he absolutely, truly, madly, deeply, loves Go Diego Go.  It could be worse I suppose.  At least it's not Boobah or The Wiggles.

This is the first time in his life that he's demonstrated his very own preferences.  Go Diego Go isn't something I've encouraged he watch.  We watch Arthur every single morning and Alex barely acknowledges the aardvark exists.  It's just another reminder that Alex isn't just an extension of me or John, he's his own person, with his own likes and dislikes.  I love that.