5.28.2010

a week without tv

goes something like this:

bubbles
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playing in the fountain
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which results in outfit changes by 9am


picnics
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organized play-times outside of the house
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playdates


playing in the dirt
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a whole lot of praying {on mommy's part}
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and long, intense naps
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since school was out this week, i decided *we* would try to not watch tv all week - no thomas no wonder pets no NOTHIN'.  i must have heard "watch homas! watch homas!" every five minutes on monday.  by wednesday he only asked me once.  and yesterday and today the tv was barely {if even} mentioned.  its refreshing but was also exhausting for me, since i could never just sit him in front of the tv for a quick 20 minutes to regain my sanity get something done.
we have also noticed something this week - bennett has been in such a happy, chatty, creative mood.  he is cracking us up.  it might just be his age, but i cant help but wonder if the "tv ban" has forced us both to think creatively with our time and, in turn, encouraged more creative behavior/activity from him.
i think we have started a trend!
{lets see how long this lasts :)}

have a safe memorial weekend!

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5 comments:

  1. so so with you Nat. We occasionally ban tv too - always ends up being a great (and exhausting) thing to do. prob that time again around here...i'll have to take a few weeks to get geared up : )

    proud of you!

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  2. Very impressive. Maybe something we should try since Simms has redeveloped her love for Cailou! Someone help me now!

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  3. Good for you... everyone should do this but man that seems exhausting especially with two, and no yard (currently) to stick them out in to play.... a whole week?? Mom might suffer more than kiddies ha ha. I'm proud.

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  4. playing in the dirt stuff looks like LOADS of fun! :)

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