The power of Thomas the Tank Engine!
July 12th, 2006
Oh my god, I just had a wonderful moment in my life! I was busy trying to get Paypal re-setup (looks like they have changed the way it is done because I could no longer transfer funds) and Caroline says to me that she thinks Elsie has a new favourite program.
I turn round to see the most amazing look on my daughters face as she points to the screen, you don’t get much better than that 
She was stood there absolutely mesmorised at the screen, pointing at the little characters on the screen and touching the trains as they came towards her. I know it is probably bad for your eyes standing as close as she was but I’ll let it pass, seeing that look on her face has just made my day
Just thought I would share the moment, very special and that is a testament to the power of Thomas the Tank Engine…
Si Jobling Author Comment
July 13th, 2006
My God-son is obsessed with all things “Tom”.
He’s got pretty much all the DVDs, all the characters in toy form and has even named his new kitten “Tom” (I think he would have even if it was a girl cat). His first 3 fish were all named after Tank Engines too.
It’s obviously a testament of time too - I remember watching Thomas when I was a kid. It’s certainly kept Ringo Star in a job for longer than he imagined.
Alan Author Comment
July 13th, 2006
For sure man, I remember watching it when I was younger too… I was going to go into that but decided just to write a quick post becuase it was more about the look on Elsies face and sharing that moment…
Perhaps Thomas deserves more
Andrew Author Comment
July 14th, 2006
A wonderful tale to lead into the weekend. I’m not sure how old your daughter is but it must have been a magical moment. Matilda, my beautiful little 8 month old scamp can easily be tamed by the animation for ‘I See A Song’ by Eric Carle - A mesmerising, hippy-surreal, swirling animation set to sprightly violin music. It only lasts a few minutes but in that time, she is silent!
SAMAT Author Comment
July 14th, 2006
HEMAN!!!!!, WHERE’S BAD JOKE FRIDAY?, I’VE BEEN TELLIN PEOPLE ABOUT THIS MIN!!!!, SORT IT OUT ALLLAAAAAAAN!!!!,….HOOO HOOO HOOOOO!!!
Alan Author Comment
July 14th, 2006
Andrew: My daughter is nearly 2 but I have never seen her respond to a program quite like that. I am sure it has something to do with the perspective they shoot the program with…
Gonna look up that animation, sounds cool!
SAMAT: Posted as per your request!
Lynda Author Comment
July 14th, 2006
So glad you shared Elsie’ special moment with us, thanks! Now, can you get the tune out of your head??
Alan Author Comment
July 14th, 2006
No worries Lynda… I know you were complaining about not getting enough updates