A Unique Daddy and Daughter Bonding Experience. . .

We do many things as a family. We play a lot of games, read a lot of books, sing a lot of songs, and watch wholesome family movies. . . all typical stuff for the American family. But there is one thing that I think might be unique to us, something that my 3 year old asks for and anticipates doing when her Daddy comes home. What is this unique bonding experience? Watching G4's Ninja Warrior!

It happened to be on television a few weeks ago and my husband put it on in the background while we were all goofing around, and we all became mesmerized. Ever since, it has become a staple in our home! I enjoy watching it, and Cali stops her dancing around every few minutes to tune in as well, but Daddy and Jordan are the ones snuggled together on the sofa, intently viewing Japan's finest athletes compete in these crazy obstacles!

If you haven't watched this show before, it truly is Reality TV at its finest! And it is great for homeschooling, too -- ok this is a bit of a stretch, but stick with me here.... The athleticism of the participants can inspire your student to reach for their own athletic goals (PE), and at the very least you get an ab workout from the cringing you do when they totally wipe out! The entire show is in Japanese with American subtitles, so you are exposed to a Foreign Language as well as culture. The countdown clock is great for Math and teaching time as well as counting. Ok, I think I am tapped out, but you get the point :-)
It really is a fun show, and while I have been severely limiting the amount of television I watch, I have added this because it is so cool! So if you are bored tonight and looking for something to watch, check out your television listings and find this channel* -- they have lots of cool shows on it -- and check out Ninja Warrior. If you do, come back and leave me a comment, letting me know what you think! You'll be hooked!
Have a great weekend!
*** Edited: I thought I should point out that we TIVO this show and we never watch commercials. This channel does have international programming and commercials, so let's just say that you might not want to watch this LIVE with your children. But if you can TIVO or tape it, I do highly recommend it :-) ***