It's worth it!! I got rid of cable when DS was 3 months old. it's like giving up anything you are used to and like, there is withdrawl pain. But it is short lived. I think it's best to go cold turkey (get rid of the cable) as opposed to just trying to resist turning it on - that's harder because you know it's only a click away, lol! I remember the first few weeks feeling strange in the evening, wanting to click the tv on and remembering, "oh, I can't!". I was bummed that I was missing out on LOST and had to get the skinny on what was happening on Project Runway from my coworker! But eventually, I just stopped caring so much what was happening on Lost or Project Runway. I didn't miss all Food Network and HGTV shows. I realized that any really great shows, I could always rent on DVD (I rented Curb Your Enthusiasm and Weeds), although I actually rarely find time for that anymore. I can honestly say that giving up television was one of THE BEST decisions I've ever made in my life. I feel liberated. I've been TV-free for over 2 years and I have more time for my son, more time for other things - like writing letters, spending time outdoors, reading, getting more sleep, etc! And when i do pass a television at the gym or a friends' house it now seems so vulgar and intrusive. I just can't imagine ever going back to it!
You'll be fine. Unless they cancel teh intarnetz too. 
. We're here to support you through the withdrawl!
I told Sprogly on the way home, and he took it pretty well. When we got home I disconnected the box to get it ready to take back, and haven't heard a peep about it. I'm glad we've talked about it so much, so I wasn't just springing it on him.
