I'm a mean Mom.
I take away electronics.
I feel justified in doing so when said electronics seems to add to the antagonism and aggression that seems to run rampant in our home during down time.
I don't give a flying flip if kid did save up for a year just to buy his very own iPod Touch-- it's mine when you start biting everybody's head off.
This is what occurs after the initial shock (and withdrawal symptoms) subside...
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| Playing Wii Karaoke |
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| After Wii Karaoke, some Wii fit on the board. See the two Wii controllers? |
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| Maybe a little XBox action when that's over...Looks like Halo is the game in queue |
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| XBox isn't complete without the Kinect... |
Nobody make any sudden movements! That's a Shrink-ray gun by his feet!
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| Surely you know who this is? |
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| Oh alright. Maybe this helps? |
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| For Pete's sake, it's Simon Lappin! |
Don't tell the kids that their sudden burst of creativity may have just nailed the lid shut on the electronic coffin.
Those are too funny. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteClaymation--wahoo!
ReplyDeleteLove me some despicable me--we have about wore out our dvd...
and amen to your thoughts on parenting!
HA HA HA! I love it! Looks like good things came out of their imposed break from electronics. More power to you. You win best mom around if you ask me. :)
ReplyDeleteThose were some pretty impressive clay creations! Although I have to say that Simon Lappin is way cuter in person!
ReplyDeleteYou are brave! LOL
ReplyDeleteYour kids and mine have a lot in common. Yours are very talented.
ReplyDeleteAbout three times a year we have electronics free weeks. The kids grow less cranky and become more creative. It rocks.
Love it!! Boredom really does cause creativity, your smart to limit the techno stuff. But I think that it's funny they MADE techno stuff. They'll expand. So did you make the soccer player?
ReplyDeleteWhen my kids were younger, I always threatened to throw the TV (one of 5) in the trash. Once I finally threw one into the trash, they became amazingly alert to my words... I'm all for adding the nails to the electronic coffin now that my kids are gone. No, wait. That is such a lie. I can't live without my puter. Well, maybe I could. I just don't want to. I must admit that when mine were little it wasn't nearly as bad as it is these days. I might implode over it were it today. So, I salute you for your bravery as a Mom....
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I have been gradually doing the same thing for a while. I hate electronic toys, but I'm not the only parent around here. *sigh*
ReplyDeleteHa! Love the clay creations. They are wonderful! I would say cut them off more often.
ReplyDeleteWell done Mom!!
Hugs
SueAnn
It happens every time...you are on to something...and I won't tell them;)
ReplyDeleteI was actually going to say Simon Lamone! You are quite the artist. Those little fellas look exactly like the Despicable Me little dudes.
ReplyDeleteThese are seriously awesome!
ReplyDeletei find things to be so much better, overall, when the electronics are off, too. i tend to over indulge MQs desire to use them, but actually find the days when she is completely banned to usually be the most pleasant.
ReplyDeletei watched despicable me for the first time, yesterday (in and enjoyable sharing of electronics time) and thought it was quite good.