When Fishmama challenged me to a No TV duel it really wasn't my kids I was worried about. It was me. The girls usually watch a 1/2 hour show after school while they are eating lunch. Since they don't nap any more, I consider this quiet time. They also have a show before bed, again as quiet time. Is one hour a day too much TV? Probably. (Let's not mention how many times High School Musical shows up each week.) I do feel good about what they watch. They still love Disney, Sprout and Noggin. They don't watch Nick Jr. or any of the tween shows on Disney. (If your kids do, I am not judging.)Anyway, Andy was in San Diego all week so I had a week of nightly activities planned with friends to keep me company. But, once the kids were fast asleep...what was I to do with myself? (Jason, shut up!)
Jessica suggested I use this guy to save all my shows for the week. Did she really think I was strong enough to pass up Grey's Anatomy after a six month writer's strike?
The week went a little something like this:Day 1: We started off the afternoon with play-dough. That was a nice alternative to quiet time. No TV. How am I doing so far, Jessica?
Day 2: No daytime TV. Gave them a nighttime show because they were all wound up from dancing with Diego at Abercrombie and Fitch. (Another post for another time.)
Day 3: I had to work and Grandma had to babysit. Her back was out. Olivia watched a movie. Dang it!!
Day 4: Open House http://jlo-almostfamous.blogspot.com/2008/04/open-house.html No TV.
Day 5: The Friday after Open House, I was feeling a little bit like this:
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The first part of overcoming addiction is admitting you have a problem.
You though about it...and you tried. I think that makes it a success. I think I will make that my teaching motto (here's to grade inflation!).
thought ... not though
First, obviously this was not something you had to do. Totally optional in life. I think the point of the whole "campaign" is to get families to rethink how they spend their time. I am the first to confess to mindless channel changing "back in the days."
Given the fact that TV is something you really love and enjoy, I think it was great that you were even willing to think about it. Because you didn't have to -- despite all my ribbing. ;) And since I have no idea what you mean by "failed miserably," I can't comment.
But if you say you have an addiction, I'm here to help....
Love you!
Go Jen!! I love watching Bella and Olivia watch a little Noggin when I'm there. There is nothing better than watching two little girls laughing out loud while Grandma makes their lunch or whatever. I also love it when they surprise my by some very smart remark and when I ask them, "where did you hear that?" they say....Noggin. Good for them.
Now then, I don't know what I would do with myself after dinner and a shower if I didn't have my special TV programs to watch. I enjoy watching and then discussing them with my daughters the very next day. It is called enjoyment and I look forward to it.
I don't think there is any difference watching good TV than playing on the computer like blogging for instance.
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