Maia's "Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days" DVD

Cupid and I have been dying to get our hands on the "Sesame Street:  40 years of Sunny Days" DVD set since it was released by Sesame Workshop in November 2009.  I mean, to be able to relive those classic episodes and share the same experiences with our daughter was something we really looked forward to.  We are fully aware that you can easily view classic Sesame Street episodes online via their website and on YouTube.  But we still preferred the DVD set.  Besides, it's a collector's item in itself already!

A Barney Afternoon

It was some 5 or 6 months ago when Maia started her "I love Barney" phase.  I remember the first time she watched her Barney and Friends home videos and we immediately saw how interested she was seeing all those kids...singing and dancing...and of course, getting all wide-eyed upon the sight of Barney, Baby Bop, B.J., and Riff.  Her pediatrician always used to tell us how ALL kids go through the "Barney Phase."  I never doubted her.  But what I didn't expect is how Maia's fascination over Barney is so pleasing to me!  I get a high seeing how happy and stimulated my daughter is by this big, purple dinosaur!  Then her cousin, Pixie Iwata, surprised her by sending over her old, stuffed Barney doll that sings "I Love You" when you press his tummy.  Maia just loves this doll and makes sure to hold it out in front of the TV whenever the show is on or when her video is playing.  Her Barney doll was the first thing she looked for upon waking up in the morning, and it was also the last thing she held before going to bed.