Our first month without cable!

We have completed our first month without cable TV!  I do not regret a minute of it.  I don't think the kids even miss it, since we still have Netflix (streaming and DVDs).  Brian probably misses it the most, but even he would say it is a good thing.

Some positive changes I have noticed so far...

• the TV is not on every minute of the day
• I am not having to say over and over SHUT THE TV OFF
• when they watch something, there is no fight over shutting it off when it's done, since there are no commercials telling them all about the show that is coming on next
• no more tweeny-bopper smooching, dating, STUPID shows that "accidentally" come on after approved programs
• I am getting to bed sooner, and reading more
• Brian is reading more also
• we are more likely to play a game
• we have been having devotional time with Noah and Hannah before they go to bed, and also reading outloud together
• when we do watch tv, we are much more likely to watch something as a family or a couple
• savings of $40-50/month on our phone/internet/cable bill

My only regret?

Not doing it sooner.

Seriously.