This is what TV does to a child.

Now, I'm all for interactive play and we do it as much as we can but
sometimes a mommy needs a break. We've got these awesome DVDs
from a band called They Might Be Giants -- 123s and ABCs. I love them.
Rob loves them. Jack is obsessed with them. I don't know if it's the cool
animation or the catchy songs or what but, I swear, Jack stares at the TV
screen with his mouth hanging open and he doesn't blink. Not once. Even
if I try to move him away from the TV before turning it off he will whip his
head around to continue watching. I'm not sure if the leading child
educators would approve but all I'm saying is GOD BLESS They Might Be
Giants. Ten or fifteen minutes a day and I've got my sanity back.