Turn Off TV Week

Wow. I never dreamed it would be such a big deal, but turning off the tv for a whole week is going to be huge for our family. If you would like to know the stats and background on this "movement" you can go to: www.tvturnoff.org

Last night was the end of day 1. Only 6 more to go. If you've not got kids, there's no way you can understand how important the idiot box really is. It's a filler. It occupies their time while supper is being fixed. It entertains one while the other is in the tub. With small kids, there has almost always got to be some sort of something for them to do, or else they'll be right up your butt...constantly!

Our 3 year old confessed to me yesterday, "Daddy, I dont think I like turn off tv week!" But while it has been demanding on mom and dad, so far its been great. We've played outside, we've read lots of books and we've told our very own homemade stories.

It's nice to know that God has involved Himself in our little escapade this week as well. While I dont like it, He has given us something new. Actually, some cone-head from town dropped it off. A KITTEN! YUCK! I like cats about as much as I like getting kicked in the shins, or elsewhere on the bod. But this little kitty is ok I guess, for a cat. Kitty's name is Slash (GNR, Velvet Revolver influenced, of course). Slash is pretty funny. He longs for our attention about like a kid. Since we're not vegging in front of the tube this week, we all go from room to room playing with whatever is there. After about 20 seconds of "new" room, lo and behold, on the window ledge outside, Slash presents himself. Its crazy. A stalking cat. That thing can hear us on the inside and hops up on the corresponding window so he can see us. He breaks the monotony of life without Directv.

I'm hoping that by the end of the week I'm not so disgruntled about turning off the tube. (Which we did of our own volition) Right now its sort of like having withdrawals, like when you quit some sort of bad habit. It has certainly helped me see how much time I lead our family in wasting. Oh well, there's no need to continue rambling.