"How is life without tv going?" Steve and I are asked this as we begin almost every conversation with friends and family that we haven't seen in a while. Most often, we answer, "Great! We've just gotten so used to it, that we hardly even think about television anymore." But, for those of you who want the more personal answer...
It's... just... okay.
There. I said it.
Sometimes, it's boring.
There. Now I really said it.
There are some weeks when Steve and I watch more than one movie in a week. We have Netflix streaming through our Wii, so we have a plethora of movies at our fingertips whenever we feel the urge. This is dangerous. Especially now that it's getting colder outside.
We also allow Becks to watch shows on the computer in the morning so we can get ready for work, get the house in order, etc. Do I feel guilty about this? Well, yes, actually. I know that a 20 minute episode of Yo Gabba Gabba isn't harming him. But, it's more the feeling that we need this "thing" to occupy our son so that our lives are easier for those 20 minutes. Let me be honest here. I understand that I am being unduly hard on myself. He is spending way less time with his virtual friends than he used to, but I guess all moms in this day and age suffer from what I can refer to as a "Mommy Complex." This feeling that we need to have a successful career and then when we are not working, we have to then entertain, teach and engage our children for the rest of our waking hours. It's exhausting. And, frankly...
Sometimes, I'm just tired. And, that's okay.
But, we are trucking along. I am filling hours upon hours of time with work for the new biz. Beckett and I are finding new adventures every week to consume our extra hours together now that I am setting my own schedule. And, I'd be happy to tell you what Steve has been up to, but, he has stopped blogging!!! I am asking all loyal followers to beg him to get back on it! I love seeing his posts, and would love for all of you to get a load of his intelligent and witty perspective on life.
In the meantime, I'll be back soon with some pictures and tales.
And, we'll only watch one movie this week.
i love you. thanks for this. i totally used television last night after a very long day. i let hardin stare at sponge bob squarepants for 15 minutes. he is 9 months old, but man, those animators/children show producers/writers know what they are doing. kids will watch no matter what their age! it was that time of day at about 4:45 when it's almost time for dinner but not quite and i have a tired boy on my hands. playing and teaching and entertaining is so hard at that time.
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you're doing great, larsons!
hey check out me and my siblings blog www.notv2011.blogspot.com I just stumbled upon yours while researching for my book. I am trying to turn my blog into a book! I just wanted to tell you guys that I am super proud of your commitment to life with less TV and Steve I trained for a marathon during my year without tv too! Just seemed like a good idea.
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