Many things led to my tv being shut off. There is a big sign on my tv declaring it to be off until further notice. The final straw was when someone chucked the remote control at someone's face in anger and caused a bloody nose.
Since the sign went up, there was lot of anger and tears directed my way...after a couple of minutes they realised I was serious. And the only thing that was going to change my mind was an attitude change on their behalf. We have 3 rules in our house. 1. Obey 2. Be Kind 3. Be a Helper. I can still hear little J reciting them. Well, the tv is off until those three rules are being followed at a greater level than they are now.
Evening one with no tv...the children ALL played with Duplo. They learned to trade and negotiate for desired parts. I opened a book and helped B with her Duplo house. Overall, an evening that had no TV sucking out my children's brains.
I picked up a book and snuggled into my bed early. It was a book left behind by my MIL. Well at 230 I finished the book. Not a wise plan of action with 3 kids but none the less worth it.
I cried and blubbered a lot.
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