This weekend for the first time [after 2.5 weeks of motherhood], things began to feel normal…
:: It began to feel normal to watch the clock at work and dash out to embrace my little ones who I miss so much each day, sometimes all I can do is shed a tear or two…
:: I read a wonderful article on Jimmy Carter [an exceptional man] and felt like for a moment I was able to concentrate on something other than who needs feeding, where the smell of urine is coming from and how high the laundry pile is
:: We ate beans on toast for breakfast, something I’ve not felt capable of making until now [let's ignore all the dishes shall we? we shall...]
:: I wrote a post for the co-op
:: I sat down and made a major to do list for work, home & family. And I didn’t get overwhelmed [denial helps 
!]
:: When my mum tried to tell me it was wrong my children are being raised without tv, I stood my ground and gently explained that this is our normal and the right choice for us. Suddenly having to explain my parenting decisions made me feel like a normal parent, you know by being judged !
:: Laughing, dancing and “I love you mama” became normal so quickly, I could never ever go back to not hearing those words.
I may not quite be ready for a Reclaiming Simple Sunday post, but we’re almost there…
With all its ups and downs, being a Momma is something I consider to be a great blessing and high honor. I’m glad you are settling into being someone’s mother, and so quickly at that! Not only are you blessed, you are a blessing.
I hope all of you have a wonderful week full of love and even more blessings.
Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful. Life with no tv for younger children makes for far greater imagination and love. Doesn’t harm older ones either. They may even grow up to love it like my son who prefers to choose what he watches, when he watches rather than when a channel tells him to.
Awesome!
My brother and his family do not have a TV. My nephews are now 16, 14 and 12 – it doesn’t seem to have done them any harm!
It sounds like things are going well!
I love the upbeat sound of this post. I’m so glad you and the children are settling in together so quickly. For some of us (most of us?) children are the best thing in the whole, wide world. I love JImmy Carter, too, for who he is, what he stands for, and the trivial fact that we live in the same state.
Oh, praise God! What a wonderful post to read this day! Have a blessed week~
Shani xxx
Hooray! And yes, welcome to parenthood. I am not a parent myself, but the ones I know say their pet peeve is other people telling them they’re doing it wrong.
Keep following your heart; it’s served you well so far! Blessings.
What a lovely start to my week (it’s Monday morning here as I write). I think that if things are starting to feel normal after just 2.5 weeks, you must be doing something right!
Judy xx
It sounds like you are well and truly on the road and doing so well. It gladdens my heart to see how you are coping and adapting. Well done.
I had to smile about the advice comment. Television is definitely an extra. Right now I wish it didn’t exist. You do what is right for you and I am sure that not having a box means there is much more meaningful interaction in your home.
Its sounds as serenity is returning in a new way as you settle in as a family. I have found children to be more creative and wanting to do more without the presence of TV.
Some schools here in the states require students to watch science and other like
minded programs on PBS. I don’t if that is just my state or others as well.
Its good to hear that things are going well for your family. I keep you in my prayers.
Your post brought a smile to my face! How amazing and there is nothing better than hugs from the little ones. No t.v. is an amazing thing…it forces you to live.
I’m glad things are working out well for you and your family. It seems like you are doing a wonderful job!
Let’s hear it for “the new normal”! With plenty of I love you’s for all, you’ll do fine. And keep standing your ground on your parenting decisions–you are the best judge for your children. After all, you are their Mama! Not having what children were raised without for thousands of years won’t hurt them a bit. You all continue in my prayers.
That’s wonderful. So proud of you and happy for you all.
TV is not complusory simply because it was invented.
Besides, if your daughter has psychological issues (reading your last post) she may not be able to detach from what she sees. It could trigger painful memories. I lived with someone with post traumatic disorder in the past. Simple things can become weeks of talking themselves down from terrors.
TV, while normal to most of society, doesn’t mean normal parenting stratagy in every case.