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Thursday, September 07, 2006

Ten reasons why you should buy a big-flat-screen-TV when you also have a baby coming

We are rational animals, therefore, whatever we do, we try to find good reasons to justify it. Otherwise, our names would always be crowned with words like "impulsive", "irresponsible", and etc. Therefore, since we did one of "Don't Dos" in the "what you should prepare yourself for if you have a baby coming list", I feel obligated to find ten reasons why it is a good thing, and hopefully, release us from the guilt that we might have done something wrong to our incoming child.

Long story short, we bought a big flat screen LCD TV.

Now, why? Because-
10: It distracts us from the anxiety of waiting. Everyone knows how hard it is, it takes for ever. A new baby is big, almost nothing else can compare to the excitement, and the freshness of a brand new baby coming home, except for an even bigger, more expensive big flat screen TV.
9: Let's face it, we are staying home more and longer now. Having a nice TV only makes it easier.
8: Babysitters love big flat screen TV.
7: It helps balancing the budget, so we don't go baby shopping crazy.
6: Babies also like big flat-screen TV.
5: It also helps Mommy and Daddy overcome the post-partum depression (preemptive strike).
4: Financially, it makes sense. Let's assume that we have $2000 extra money in the bank all the time. Would we rather spend it now, and enjoy the TV for 20 years, or would we rather wait for 20 years till the kids finish their college and then buy a TV? The answer is clear, my friends.
3: Did I mention we were going to have a baby, which would give us a huge tax cut? Just consider the TV as the bonus materials that come with the baby!
2: Also, did I mention the features of the digital cable, including pictures still, instant play-back, and a smaller window inside the big screen? They will all come handy when you have a baby in your hand. Trust me.
1: We are going to have someone to take care of us when we are old!! Who needs to save money?!

2 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

You guys get all the cool stuff. wahhhhh now I'm really jealous of you guys.

12:18 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You forgot one powerfully important rationale: "Because you're the mom and you say so."
I think this rationale was my mother's personal favorite, it never seemed to get old for her.

9:00 AM  

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