One of the many irritations of commercial construct known as "the holidays" is the ramping of the advertising aimed at children.
Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network are the worst offenders, and given their demographic, I blame myself for being surprised.

Everything that is advertised this time of the year is positively _awesome._(With one major exception. Anything made by "Leapfrog.") I'm very proud of my girl for her continued honesty with herself with whether she wants or needs the delights being advertised.

We have taken to cat calling at commercials as they air. We especially like calling out "LAME!" at the top of our lungs at the LeapFrog edutainment products. "Those are for kids who don't know how to play videogames, right Dad?"

Right Gaia.

Or for parents who are scared of videogames.