Johnny and I have been married 12 years next month and never purchased a TV...except for a $25 box for the travel trailer from Goodwill (does that even count as a TV purchase?). Friends and family have always had an old one to hand down. We had a big TV armoire with doors so the kids couldn't reach the TV easily and there has never been a desire for cable so the TV is really only for movies. Our most recent TV was given to us from a family across the street. It is huge. Our boys were so excited for a big TV and we were glad it was FREE! Garrett loved the TV so much he ran it through.
The screen cracked. He wouldn't leave it alone until the crack split the screen clear in two. Then Garrett shoved toys in the crack slicing his fingers multiple times. After that he started spiting water in the crack. I thought it was dead, but after it dried out it found new life. This last time Wesley was shoved into the screen by one of his loving brothers during a wrestling match. Now the screen is caved in, pieces and chunks are missing. It is oh so sad!
We finally broke down and ordered a TV. Going to look at our options was overwhelming. What I wanted and what Johnny wanted were two very different things. I am cheap but Johnny is die hard stingy. We found one at great price that can be put up high away from sticky fingers. I am taking bets as to how long it will last. I hope we won't need to buy another one for 12 years but I just don't think I'll get that lucky!
