We have failed as parents.

Samuel has discovered the remote for the television.  He will pick up the remote, hold it in his hands, press the buttons and when he hears the sound of the power coming on he will turn his head toward the TV.  He even tries to turn on the TV with the telephone.

It is really quite amazing to see how Samuel reacts to the TV.  We try to keep him entertained or in his bouncy seat facing away from the TV when we do watch.

It has been a difficult week with all 3 of us being sick at one point.  Realized today that I have not been out of the apartment since Saturday afternoon.  Will take Samuel to the Carreau (indoor market) tomorrow in the stroller to get him some fresh(?) air.  I question the fresh air as the street we live on is one of the busiest in Europe and I am sure the air quality is matched by the sound level, which can be deafening when you walk out the front door.

We will take it easy and relax over the weekend and hope to resume normal activities, including solid food, starting on Monday.

-Dave