Last night was the third year of Earth Hour. I've taken part every year. This year I made a game out of it with the girls. At around 7:30 freshly bathed doodles were almost ready for bed when I told them we were going to play a game. I had them gather their pillows, blankets, and dolls and bring them downstairs. I told them to run around the house and turn off all the lights, unplug everything from the walls and turn down all the radiators. They came back downstairs to a candle lit living room. We played with their dolls, dressing them, undressing them, making up stories, naming them over and over again. With each new outfit they got a new name.
We survived over an hour and a half without any electricity of any kind. No phone, no TV, no computer (GASP!!!), no lights, no heat. We were having SO much fun the hour went by and then some before I realized Earth Hour was over. After that we snuggled on the couch and they fell asleep.
This morning Espi asked if we could play the lights out game again tonight. I so enjoyed the quality time I spent with them. I believe we will make this a weekly event rather than a yearly one. Off with the TV and computer and spend some time with your family. It restores the soul.
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