I set a goal for our family to only watch five movies/DVDs this summer. We don't watch very many in the first place, but in the spring we were up to 2 sometimes 3 a week. Not the best use of time, so I imposed the goal on everyone. No one has complained or even mentioned it really.
This evening I was tired and felt like popping popcorn and crashing a movie. Jaremy is away for the night, so it sounded so easy. The little kids were being crazy and I knew a movie would lead to peace and quiet. But peace and quiet isn't always what's best for the kids or me. Easy
doesn't lead to good results with children or people.
So I stopped thinking about myself. We popped popcorn and listened to a book on tape. Then we cleaned up and bathed Tank who had found a container of super hair paste. Next we went on a beautiful, evening walk to the park. The kids all bonded as they played tag together. We enjoyed all the flowers and trees on the way home. Everybody got ready for bed then I read The Friend and The New Era magazines to the kids. That led to good discussions and to making plans to go on a handcart trek. After singing to the little kids, having prayers, and tucking the younger ones in bed we have settled down to read our scriptures. Somehow they were pushed off until tonight, but at least everyone that can read is reading their scriptures this evening. This has been a great evening. It wouldn't have been so great if it had just been a movie night. Easy isn't always best. I'm so grateful Heavenly Father reminded me of this.
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