We've worked very hard to limit the amount of time Noah spends in front of the TV. It helps that we've put the TV in the basement, and only have about 4 channels. In the past, he has watched very very little, until Bella was born. It is winter, it is too cold/wet to be outside, Bella is crying, I need to cook dinner, clean house, wash laundry, these are all things I tell myself to validate Noah watching TV. Yesterday Noah wasn't listening, and was being very disrespectful. I took away TV time for the day. He was hysterical! I couldn't believe it. He screamed, cried, threatened...all for a television program. It blew me away, and made me realize I need to spend more time with him.
It took A LOT of effort, but we had a wonderful afternoon together.
We...
- played legos
- talked story
- made & shared a snack
- bathed Bella (he was most helpful)
- danced in the living room
- played paper airplanes
- he read Bella a book
- Noah peeled & chopped carrots for dinner
- Noah set the table with silverware, poured water for us
While tucking Noah in, he gave me a hug and said, "I love you sweetheart" That's what I always say to him! I left his room with tears in my eyes.
2 comments:
Oh, my God. I have tears in MY eyes. That is like the sweetest story EVER. Good job, Mommy!!
It amazes me how young children get hooked on TV. I have to watch it - to keep up my visual literacy for my job, however I try to keep it unplugged as much as possible.
Good job!
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