After a difficult discussion with Bill last night, I decided to deactivate my Facebook account. This was a very hard decision for me. I loved seeing old friends, pictures of new babies, and reading friends comments & status. The problem was...I loved it too much. I have to confess, I was not a casual facebooker like many I know who check it once a week or so or post a picture every now and then. I checked facebook atleast 3 times a day, and maybe twice on weekends. It began to take time away from teaching the kids, correcting the kids, enjoying the kids, talking with Bill, greeting him at the door, making phone calls, cleaning the house...you get the point. If I had more self control (the Lord knows I have been praying for more for some time now), I could keep my account and just not be on the computer so much. So I thought this would be a good way to guard my time better...just get rid of the temptation all together. I am a bit bummed I won't be able to check up on all my friends and family...I guess I will just start using the telephone and email again!!!
4 comments:
Hi Chrissy...you do have good self control.You pay a lot of attention to your family. No Question about it. Just cut back a little bit. Your entitled to keep in touch with Friends and Family the way you want to and it is a good thing especially if you enjoy doing it on Facebook.
Love you,
Your pain in the neck Father
Oh dad...you're not a pain in the neck all the time...haha! I see your point and I am encouraged by your words about how I care for my family. But 30 years from now I don't ever want to say, "ya know, I wish I would have spent less time on the computer and more time with my kids". I have learned that not everything I like to do is not always was best for me or my family. I like to lay in my warm bed all day...but would that be good for me or for my family? I am hardly a deprived person and have found that doing the right thing is often hard to do, but it ALWAYS brings many more blessings that I would have never expected!
Love,
Your pain in the neck Daughter :)
I know Chrissy. But don't forget, you spend 24/7 time with your kids and take good care of your husband. So you can't go on facebook a few minutes a week? A few minutes a week is a decision you can easily make on your own.Bill and your Children should understand. I'm being a pain in the neck again...sorry.
Love You...Dad
Dad...if I was disciplined enough to only do it a few minutes a week...I would. It is really addicting! Remember I am not only their mom, but their teacher too! 3rd grade is alot more work for Madison and me. It really was a good decision. This week went so much smoother & I got so much done! I know you are always looking out for me and I appreciate that.
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