Y'all are going to think I've lost my mind. We've declared this NO TV SUMMER. Yep, really. The only time the TV will be on is for Family Movie Night - aka one or both parents actually have to sit with the kids while they watch. I'm also fine with them watching TV over at the grandparents.
Why am I doing this? It's actually all because of me. I have the hardest time limiting TV. I know that I can't just say "one show a day". Because it will turn into two shows, then three, then the TV will be on all day. I don't think TV is bad. I know for a fact that both kids have learned from the shows they watch. I just have to learn how to limit it. So, cold turkey for awhile, then we'll see.
We started on Monday and so far, so good.
This is actually kind of a test run to see if homeschooling might be an option for us. I have to know that I won't rely on the TV too much, before I feel confident that I can handle schooling these kiddos.
I don't think I could have attempted this experiment any time before now. The kids are just at good ages to try this.
I have a raging cold, so I almost caved on Day 2 (yesterday). We stuck it out though, lots of reading and an unexpected trip to the dr's office filled up our day. Kira stepped on something on Monday and ended up with cellulitis. She's on antibiotics and doing fine. I don't think her foot even hurt her, she has such a high tolerance for pain.
So, that's were we are. Y'all wish us luck!
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Great job. I know it's tough. The only show I ever care about is LOST, which has such a limited season, so I'm done for the summer. Except for the occasional Netflix.
ReplyDeleteDid she step on something at my house? I'm guessing the answer is yes. So sorry about that.
ReplyDeleteHope you all feel better soon and we're looking forward to Monday's trip to the zoo.
Good for you!!!! I would love to do this but my husband is a TV Junkie!
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I think it's a worthy challenge. Sorry to hear about the foot injury.
ReplyDeleteGood Luck :)
ReplyDeleteOh, man. I don't know if we could live. But I'm impressed with you for doing this! Keep us posted!
ReplyDeleteGood luck!! We have a no TV on school days rule ... that works really well for us. I don't know what we'll do this summer. This past weekend the kids watched THREE movies, because it was cold out. Usually, we watch one on Saturday. I'm thinking we might have a loooong summer.
ReplyDeleteGood luck!!!! SO if a REALLY special show were to come on, would you break your rule for one hour? Just wondering... ;)
ReplyDeleteRenee - well, if it's up to Jackson all shows are "really special". And if it's up to Kira all "blue blue" (blue's clues) shows are really special.
ReplyDeleteI'm flexible and this experiment is really more about me than them. If there's something I think they'd really enjoy, I'll call it "family time" and watch it with them.
I could do without the T.V. I would have a serious meltdown without the computer and internet though :)
ReplyDeleteWow, no TV while mama is sick?! If you have survived that then the rest of the summer should be a breeze.
ReplyDeleteGood for you! As much as I love TV, I think I could join your challenge if it weren't for my husband. He is such a bad influence! ;-)
ReplyDeleteYou ROCK! I love this. You are doing good, good things my dear.
ReplyDeleteWow! Good luck! :)
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