One of my son’s new favorite tv show is Special Agent Oso. I’m not sure if you’ve seen one of its episode but you can find some videos on YouTube and you’ll probably know what I’m talking about.

Anyway, Liam just adores him. He never fails to watch all recorded episodes on our DVR every single day, sometimes even twice or thrice a day. He sings to his songs even if he can barely mumble the right words. He calls him “OTO! OTO!” (which I’m sure you figured as a distorted way of saying OSO) everytime he sees this “stuffed bear” and jumps up and down as soon as the show starts. So when you have a kid who pretty much owns the tv, you’re kinda obligated to watch the same kind of shows. 

The other day as Liam was watching an episode where Oso was given some instructions on how to do a particular task, I decided to watch it and really listen to the story. This other agent told him that he needs to find the door with a handle that looks like a steering wheel and turn it to the right. Easy as pie right? Nooooo, because as soon as he goes his way to find that damn door, he forgets and asked his audience which way to turn! Sheesh! I was so irritated that I decided to ignore it and took a nap. My IQ could have dropped 10 points if I finished it. As soon as my husband came home from work I told him, “Etong si Oso, lasa ko’y hu-le, gawa ng kasasabi pa laang na pa-kanan nga ang pagikot e itatanong pa sa audience nia kung pasaan daw dapat ang pagikot e! Kakaiyamot!” And then he started laughing.  After a while I realized, oh my goodness, patulan ba pati ganitong show?!

I know, I know! These are just some of the ways how children shows connect and interact with their audience, who are primarily growing toddlers. But dang! I don’t think I’m up for that on some days. Nakakawala ng bait! But I must admit, I do admire that a lot of these kind of programs are really going the educational route. Some of them even teaches good values and proper manners.

As for me, I think I was just being a smart-ass that day so ignore me. Stress do that to you sometimes. Hahaha! In fact, I was actually debating if I’m having a Special Agent Oso or Spongebob theme for Liam’s birthday on the 9th of June. So we’ll see.

I know! I know! I promised to take you home, but sweetie you’re just too much for me right now. I swear, I really felt good the first time I saw you, so soft and gentle. Truly authentic! And mommy was expecting a little kick on her paycheck but I guess it won’t happen just yet. So sorry, honey! You’ll just have to wait a little longer.

BTW, I’m talking to you… Yes, YOU!

I guess, I’ll settle for your little cousin for now…