No Television Household

I think something when we blog, we don't really focus on what makes our household different from others. I know I try to fit in as much as possible so why would I flaunt things that other people may think is weird. Well, I think that's the wrong way to look at it. I would like to share my latest discovery! NO TV!

When I first had Jaxon I didn't know what I would have done with no TV. It got me through the long days since David had such a long commute. When we were about to move we were looking at cable and internet packages and I had a revelation. I remembered a time when I was single and living with the one and only Anna (Burt) Wilson. We were too poor for TV and I got SO much more done. So we thought we'd give it a try, and I must say, I LOVE IT!

No bad commercials, I get laundry/dishes done, I get bored and go play OUTSIDE or go on a walk. It is so nice to be productive and not worry about what show I'm missing or just too "in the zone" to realize it's been two hours since I've moved.

Don't get me wrong, we have netflix and hulu but we only watch them for a few hours a week. It is GREAT. I can still turn it on when I have my sister over for a girls day, but it doesn't rule my life anymore. I've read a ton, and am generally a lot more content. I know even with kids it seems like it would be too hard to live without, but I would suggest to try it for just ONE month and see how you do. What's the worst that can happen? You save money and fall a little more in love with your husband? Sounds great to me!

March 6th

I cannot believe my baby boy is already one. The time literally has flown by. He has so much personality and everyone falls instantly in love with him. He has charisma oozing out of him. He knows so much already! March 6th was his FIRST BIRTHDAY!!! It was a Tuesday so we had a small family dinner at Cracker Barrell for him. He was not impressed with the cuisine but we were all pretty happy. Here are some pictures from his big day!

My little sleepy head FIRST thing in the morning.

Jaxon with a present. He didn't get to open in then, I just wanted to clue him in that it was a big day :)

Jaxon on he move at Cracker Barrel. I thought the Stair Step effect Papaw, Daddy, and Jaxon had was cute.

The Group at our table. I was taking the picture

My Mother (Nonie) and Grandfather (Poppa) with Jaxon after Dinner. Poppa will be 88 this year!

Jaxon with David's Mom (Nana) and Dad (Papaw). He is a HUGE Papaw's boy.

David's Cousin (Aunt Aleisha) and David's Aunt Debbie. Uncle Buddy had to go to work so missed pictures.

The cupcake! I thought I did pretty good. Jaxon failed to see my brilliance. He hates cake...

Daddy and Jaxon blowing out candles (we didn't want him to get burned)

Jaxon' with Nana getting his books :) He's obsessed

David and I bought him a bunch of discount books. A whole box full! He was in pure heaven.

Jax in pure heaven. His Papaw and his books!!!! All he's missing is birds (another obsession).