I think any reasonable person would cry the same way your husband did. Yes, first words are pretty adorable (as are first steps), but there will be plenty of those (not first, but words and steps) to go around for the rest of his life. The TV probably cost money to get and it will cost even more to replace. So, yeah, I think his reaction was perfectly normal.

Tv's are expensive and with a new baby he probably can't afford another one. You have got to remember this tv is likely the only escape, or free time activity he'll have for a while in between looking after the child. First words are great but the kid will walk and talk and those memories are priceless, a tv isn't and will cost a lot to replace.

A mixture of the good things made him cry right?

Well obviously the TV. The other 2 are sad indeed, but the TV could really break the bank. Which could be very tough with a newborn. Then again, a TV is a luxury item, not a necessity.

Televisions are expensive

Can't say I blame him

My very correct and in no way sarcastic guess would be missing the first steps

How did he break the TV with a teddy bear?

I'm female, and having my widescreen tv broken by a toddler, even if it is my own child, would still make me cry. However, I am super broke and wouldn't be able to replace it is why I would cry. I would probably cry and permanently take the teddy bear away from the kid, and then we could cry together over the loss of our toys.

Young children are great at utilizing soft objects to do damage. Just saying.