We have finally found a church that we both like that is close to the house. It isn't like GA here where you have a church on every corner and there are plenty to choose from). We have been the last 3 weekends and I have really enjoyed the preacher. This past week he preached on how we spend our time...at work, with our kids, or in worship. Well, now that I am home most of the time with the kids, he gave me a little wake up call. So I am taking the challenge of turning off the TV and not having it for our main entertainment. I'm not saying they will not watch it at all, I just want to cut out the pointless cartoons. I'm fine with OTD watching PBS shows and ATD watching animal planet and things like that where he can learn something. However, I hope the days are over where the TV gets turned on at 6:30 or 7 in the morning and not turn it off until 10 pm (kids are in bed at 7pm, but after that it was mommies turn to watch). With this time, I want to teach the kids some bible stories and teach them about God and Jesus. The last 2 mornings, we have read several bible stories from a kids bible and ATD and I have played some games.
So this is all good stuff, but my problem is the kids are up at 6:30-7am and by 8am the kids are bored. I need some ideas of things we can do. The afternoons aren't too bad because we can go to the pool or park.
Anyways, if you have any ideas let me know....and wish me luck!
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Jenn
Sounds like you are getting some good advice. Glad yall found a church you like. I too need to work on turning off the TV and getting my kids busy. I am trying... to structure our day a little, so I can get what I need done and they can get some things accomplished too!! Let me know if you get any good advice. It is hard b/c the kids naturally get up and go to the tv. I am happy to let them ,because it is early and I am tired..so I definitely feel your pain. Before I know it, it is lunchtime and they have watched TV all morning. Maybe we can find some books on the subject. I will start looking!
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