I think watching a documentary on the Roman Empire or a show about building huge Megastructures is just about the coolest thing to do. If possible, I would tune my TV to these two stations (simultaneously), break the remote (because we can't change the channel any other way you know), get a case of Mountain Dew beside my recliner, and bask in all that is good about TV.

Unfortunately, with a house of a four, seven, and thirteen year old that will never happen! Why can't my kids like the History Channel and the Discovery Channel like I do?

I am forced to a shallow existence of Looney Tunes, Dragon Tales, Spongebob, and Drake and Josh every night. Aaaaaahhhhhh! (Actually if truth be told... I like Dragon Tales, ssshh don't tell Kaitlynn)

Just when I think that I have a few minutes of Modern Marvels.... it's gone like a flash.

We really limit the amount of TV the kids watch and only allow them a set period of time each day to watch their favorite show. I just wish it was my favorite!

I think they actually wait until I turn on a ball game or a Discovery Channel exclusive and, like magic, appear out of nowhere to say they're ready for their TV time. My hopes... dashed again.

At least I can savor the time until bedtime. Then it's all Mine! Ah Ha ha ha ha!

Oh no, that's not right either. Then my wife says it's her time to watch some crime show or court tv program.... oh, the inhumanity of it all!

Actually, our TV watching has gotten a lot better. It was an adjustment as before we got really serious about staying home and schooling the kids TV was a great way to keep the kids controlled to a small level of chaos. Now, we have set limits on the time and the shows allowed. Except for when the kids wake up intentionally before me so they can get downstairs and sneak a half hour of cartoon before their day!

I still wish they'd like the History Channel and see the enjoyment of watching a marathon of back to back shows on Napoleon. Someday maybe.

At least I got to watch five innings of a preseason baseball game today! Joy of joys!