No TV Month

We have a fun little tradition in our house of turning off the TV for the month of February. My wife was inspired with that idea several years ago and it has made a wonderful difference in the atmosphere in our home. We don't watch TV shows, movies, or anything like it on one of those big screens. We also avoid video games and other electronic distractions and by the end of February, we usually feel more productive and united as a family because we talk and play together more than other times in the year.

This year, our youngest hasn't yet seen the benefits of our little tradition and she had the following conversation with my wife. These may not be exact quotes, but they're pretty close.

Child: "Can I watch Backyardigans?"

Emily: "No honey; this is February and we don't watch TV in February."

Child: "Really? No TV?"

Emily: "No sweetie. February is no TV month."

Child: "I don't like February."

More recently, she upped the ante and told us she HATED February. :) She'll get over it. I LOVE February. So far, I'm already really enjoying it and I look forward to spending more quality time with my family.