TV Can Be Good For You

Since school has begun, our family is trying to make Monday and Friday nights "family nights." It is the only two weekday nights that we don't have activities going on. Last night was a tv night. I know, I know, it's not the ideal thing to do, but it was fun. The boys settled into my bedroom to watch a little Monday Night football (boring to me unless the Cowboys or Aggies are playing), and the girls and I took the big screen for a little "Wife Swap. " Not usually a program we would watch, but I monitored and discussed throughout. We were amazed at how some people live. Such extremes were presented, and it made us wonder how we would look to others coming in. I am not super organized and a neat freak, nor am I a lazy mess. After watching the complete episode, we felt pretty good where we fit as a family. The girls and I painted toenails and fingernails while we cleaned the dinner dishes on commercials. I think we balance life just fine. We did see some children using profanity and disrespecting adults, but then we talked about how God says to honor our parents and treat others with respect. We also discussed how keeping the house in order and clean let's us have friends over and keeps us safe from falls and germs. There is always room for improvement, but watching a show like that made us thankful for our unique family. Now, don't even get me started about Super Nanny!