What was I thinking? That pretty much sums it up.
During the long winter break, the boys became addicted to the television. In my defense it was freezing and half of the days were red air days. Sure they also were playing with legos or coloring along with the t.v watching, but no matter what they were doing, the t.v had to be on. So between parental guilt and a concern for their little minds, we decided to see if they could go a week without t.v. (yes there is some bribing) Now here is the what was I thinking part. Every single day has been a red air day. Not just any red air day, but the kind that you start hacking and wheezing just looking out the window. So that means no bundleing up and playing outside. (Monkey is mildly asthmatic and Z-Dog has been sick) Lego's are awesome, but they can only last so long. Books are there. Art projects get done. Fighting is often. There has been a swimming party in the giant bathtub every night (huge mess and soggy swimsuits everywhere) No computer or Wii too. There are only 2 days left, but it is the weekend. I just may have to go spend money just for a reason to get out. McDonald's playland is out of the question, gross. Hooray for Joyschool, 1st grade, dentist appointments, cooking class, church and institute. I have finished my book from Daddy Man, taught a friend how to make hair things, made some for my self. Listened to a lot of Pandora radio (mostly the Disney station), so there has been a lot of dance breaks.
Friday, January 15, 2010
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Wow, that is brave!!! But it's awesome too!
ReplyDeleteWow! Good for you, sticking it out! I would have given in about Monday afternoon. Are you taking the institute class on Thurs. @ 11? I want to try going, but the Tues. class doesn't do/really need a nursery(most of the kids are 2 or younger) and my brood is a bit roudy without one or at least some older kids to play with.
ReplyDeleteWe'd never survive a week without TV,I'm doing good if I can convince Ivy to go a day without it. You're awesome Jana.
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you. Now for the next step. Only tv on Friday nights and Saturdays only after chores and then you encourage them to go and play outside with friends or ride bikes or whatever. I am trying to convince Steve that we need to just get rid of the stupid thing. Ya, that is not going over but as soon as our basement is done it will go down there. : ) Books are awsome!!!! Ya I know you already know that. : ) Hugs, Emma
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