Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Goodbye TV???
We didn't know if we could do it. 
We didn't know if we really wanted to do it. 
But, we did it anyway. 
NO TELEVISION IN OUR HOME!
One Year Later...Results?
Books, books and more books read.  (Fablehaven series, Percy Jackson series, Storm Testament series, Geronimo Stilton books, 39 Clues, geography books, Dr. Seuss books)
Swimming, swimming and more swimming. 
Forts built, much art work & crafts (Emma), dancing around the house (especially Beau)
Talking, singing, (sometimes yelling :-)
Piano practicing, violin practicing and attempted guitar practicing...
Money saved by not having cable....
Chores around the house (my favorite) and lots of time together!

Here is a picture of the boys gathered around the "transistor" radio listening to the Sun's game!  (Uncle Brian was kind enough to let them come over several times to watch it live....)
Logan even seems to prefer the radio to the television!
We do love to watch movies together - but I have to say we really haven't missed the TV very much.  Ok, maybe ESPN sportscenter a little....

3 Charming Insights...:

Natalie said...

we tried it....i loved it. but there's not much you can do when living with family. big screen tv's, a theatre room....the works! i say, live it up baby....cuz as soon as we are out on our own...NO TV!

i'm proud of you guys.

what about conference?

Lori said...

Conference live on the internet. Who knew???

ACW said...

Wow. I'm proud of you. We don't watch much, but I love what I do watch. That would be hard.