I love T.V. and I’m not ashamed to admit it. And I would never, EVER considering getting rid of if for a more simplistic life style, or to enrich my way of living, or any other ridiculous reason like that, because I love it, and I would tongue kiss it if I could, or if it could kiss me back, but it can’t, and an inappropriate fondling will have to suffice.
T.V. brings me much joy in the form of The Bachelorette, 30 Rock, Kathy Griffin, Top Chef, Flipping Out, and come to think of it, anything on Bravo. And I’m completely convinced that if I didn’t watch my favorite shows, my hair would burst into flames, I would sprout a tail, my stand mixer would malfunction, all my shoes would turn into lobsters, and I would die.
In that order.
So I’m not really surprised to find out that Berlyn loves T.V. too. The girl L.O.V.E.S the television. She has insisted on watching this show called Yo Gabba Gabba, and when she does her eyes glaze over, her head tilts to one side, and there is a distinct amount of drool that puddles in her lap. I started to worry about the effects this show has on my daughter, so I began to sit down and actually watch the show with her, because usually I flick it on and BOOM! Instant babysitter! Time for a shower. Am I right mommies? No? Shoot. No, what I meant to say is I adore my child, and would never claim that I use the television to entertain her when I’m all out of entertainment and I just need to lay down and pretend I’m drinking a dirty martini, but really its a tall frosty glass of milk with exactly 4 ice cubes, and I’ll have the most intense gas after I finish it, but damn it’s worth it.
That’s actually what I really meant to say, but the point is I started watching it too…and something strange happened. I got sucked in.
Hot Dog! That show is mesmerizing. They have these loopy 80s graphics, that I can identify with, because I am a child of the 80s. And they sing really repetitive songs that talk about liking bugs, and how much fun it is to brush your teeth, and most importantly, there’s this tall skinny guy called DJ Lance Rock who wears an orange unitard, and he’s my favorite. And if he wasn’t so flamboyantly gay, I’d probably have a mammoth-sized crush on him.

But then there are these weird things that he plays with, and I swear one looks like it belongs in an adult (ahem) store…

He’s a one eyed pleasure toy, that has been infected with genital warts. Stay back Berlyn!
So in conclusion, we enjoyed the fun of Yo Gabba Gabba, but I think we’ll go back to watching Sesame Street, because I’m positive they don’t have any vibrator toys on their show.
CONGRATULATIONS!! I’m oh so happy for you guys, Beck!
by andrea on July 29, 2009
Wow. That was incredible. We both got chills. Congrats to both of you…..can’t wait to see you.
by Ryan and Sam on July 29, 2009
Boys are SO fun!!!! Just think of how awesome Ben is and maaaaaaaaaaybe your little guy will be JUST LIKE HIM. One can hope. I’m really excited for you and Pat… and what a super cool way to find out! Now we need to go shopping again.
Congrats guys!
by sarah on July 29, 2009
Congrats! I’m so happy for you guys. Our little Berlyn is going to be a big sister!
Love,
Aunt SuSu
by Sue on July 30, 2009
So awesome!!! Such a fun way to find out! Congratulations to you and Pat!
by Dena Lucas on July 30, 2009
That’s awesome! And what a cool video! Congratulations
by Merritt on July 30, 2009
Thanks for sharing this! Are you going to post a video of delivery, too? I was thinking about you yesterday… wondering how you were doing. Pass along a hello and congratulations to Patrick and Berlyn!
by Maurine Fischel on July 30, 2009
Oh my gosh! I have the chills! Congrats! Having one of each is so fantastic!
by sara on July 30, 2009
What a fun video and a great way to found out if boy or girl.
by littlemsblogger on July 30, 2009
That was amazing!! It made me cry. I am so happy for you, Pat, and Berlyn. CONGRATULATIONS!!
by Jennifer on July 30, 2009
A boy?! I couldn’t watch the vid on my phone (I’m at jury duty, booo), but was so delighted to read the comments and learn that way. So happy for you guys!
by Natalie Johnson on July 30, 2009
Nicely done Pat, that video was way cool. Congratulations Brumfields!!
by Eric on July 30, 2009
Yaaaaaaay! I love boys! I love girls! I love when other people have babies!
So, you know all that stuff you learned about parenting from Berlyn? Toss it. This will be something altogether different.
by dgm on July 30, 2009
Man, I don’t even KNOW you and I’m totally weepy at my desk right now. Congrats!
by Bellacantare on July 30, 2009
All day my ovaries have been doing the Macarena. So excited for you.
Also, I just noticed there’s an ad at the bottom of your site that says, “Will you have a boy or girl? Find out!” Nice work, Google.
by amanda on July 30, 2009
Congratulations!
This makes my ovaries ache to be let loose again. Sorry guys, no can do. So I’ll just vicariously enjoy babies through the ‘net! Except, I can’t sniff their darling little heads. Oh well.
Again, Congratulations!!!!!
by Audrey at Barking Mad on July 30, 2009
BTW, the vid wouldn’t play when I first read this post, but I figured it out from the other comments (because I’m clever like that). Now that I see the vid, it confirms that I am completely lame at reading ultrasounds. I can’t tell what is what. Well, except that it does appear your little man has talons and a tail. Good luck with that!
by dgm on August 1, 2009
Yeah!!! Wesley was hoping for a boy friend to play with! So excited for you guys!
by Kristin Sellars on August 2, 2009
How exciting!! Congrats.
by Jeni on August 3, 2009
Hahah omg that’s such an awesome idea. CONGRATS!
by Bridget on August 4, 2009
How exciting
!! SO happy for you.
by kristy - wheres my damn answer on August 4, 2009
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