"So what are we watching tonight?" Alex asked as he walked into the living room holding Helena.
He also carried a giant bag of Cheetos that they were both snacking on. While Jo was already on the couch with Luna in her arms, as she flipped through channels. With dinner and dishes done, it was time for a lazy evening after the work day.
"Not that ridiculous crime drama that you like," Jo insisted as she rolled her eyes.
"It's a good show," Alex insisted as he sat down next to her and settled in wrapping one arm around her.
"It's crazy with the twists and turns and it's way too graphic for the girls," Jo argued back, as even Helena picked her head up off of his shoulder to get in on the argument.
"Luna's already half asleep," Alex said, looking down at Luna as she struggled to stay awake. "And Helena doesn't mind it, she thinks it funny."
"Luna cries whenever you put it on and there's plenty of research to back up my opinion against letting our toddler daughters watch a graphic drama. Can't we just watch the new episode of…."
"No," Alex said, cutting her off. "I am not watching another one of your period dramas."
"They're nice Alex," Jo insisted as she smiled over at him. "This new one's got sword fights, you love sword fights!"
They continued to argue over TV shows and flip through the shows until Helena saw something she liked and pointed at the screen. "Bluey!"
"Did she just say Bluey?" Alex asked in astonishment as he looked over at Jo.
"I think so," Jo said, smiling over at Helena. "Baby did you say Bluey."
"Here I'll flip back to it," Alex said after Helena remained silent.
When he went back to the show Helena pointed at the screen and again said, "Bluey!"
"That's right Helena, Bluey," Jo praised her new word with a smile.
"Good job Princess," Alex said, kissing her cheek.
They all settled in to watch the show and Luna fell asleep. Jo looked over at Alex, who laughed at the show, but frowned as she watched Helena fixate on the screen.
"Alex, do you think it's bad that one of her new words is the name of a TV show," Jo asked as she bit her lip and reached out to rub Helena's leg.
"She's not an iPad kid, Jo," Alex reassured her smirk. "She doesn't watch a whole lot of TV, she probably just recognizes it from some of the Buley toys she has."
"Yeah, you're right," Jo said, letting her worries disappear for the moment as they went back to watching the show and enjoying their evening.