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So our X Box broke. We got the red ring of death, and the kids cried. Jason immediately announced we were buying a new one but it will have to wait. See the problem with losing the xbox is that we don't have cable, satellite, or anything else that plays DVDS. All of our viewing entertainment comes through that machine. It was kind of sad. At first I was really grateful because most of me hates the TV. Then there is that part of me that loves the TV because my kids and husband love the TV and it makes it easy if I need to do something they will just sit there and get mushy brains.

Today I thought I would absolutely go nuts without the TV. Alice and Daniel both woke up with runny noses and I needed to keep canning tomato sauce. But oddly enough we made it through the day, with no TV, fewer fits, and 11 more pints of pasta sauce ready to store in the pantry. So I guess we can survive without it, and hopefully tomorrow still goes well. Alice tried to turn on the TV, I told her it was broken and she threw herself on the ground and cried and cried. It was really funny.

On a good note we have been canning pasta sauce. Daniel has been helping me out so much. He loves the tomato press and always wants me to cut tomatoes so that he can squish them to pieces. He has been a big help. Alice likes to help stir. They are so awesome.

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Colett's Corner said…
You guys are awesome. Seems like things are a little more calm around my house with no tv too. I agree that it is easier though.
8:08 AM
Megan said…
I would probably cry without ours for the exact same reasons you listed. lol. Glad it wasn't as tragic for you. And way to go on the canning. Sounds yum!
4:50 PM
Marie said…
I am certain I would die without brain-mushing entertainment :)
11:11 PM
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