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Wii are family!

Well, its finally happened. Thanks to big cousin Collin, Carter has discovered the magic of video games.

No, we haven't deprived him from electronics for the first 5 years of his life, but we stuck with strictly educational, pre-school aged systems. Jason's niece Jocelyn, and her sons Collin & Delsin spent a few days with Grandma Jackie & Grandpa Jim this week. Collin brought his Nintendo Wii & his Playstation Portable (or PSP) with him this week. The graphics are awesome, they are easy to use and the games have fun filled activities like "crashing cops" and burping contests! Whats not to love!?!


Carter (and even Hunter) took to it like pros. Collin waited on the boys to get out of school all day and as soon as my boys walked in the door, they headed straight for the games. We couldn't even get them to eat dinner. Carter completely ignored me when I told him we had to go. I can see now what I have to look forward to!

Carter had recently saved up for his first real purchase, a Lionel Train Crossing Bank. After playing the games, we headed home in the car. Carter informed me he was going to keep saving his money, he wants to buy a Wii! The boys had so much fun with the games, I have to admit, I think I'll add to his funds.

:-)

Comments

ME! said…
Ahhh, the Wii. I must admit. That is a win- win. Establish ground rules though-before you ever get it. Like laundry must be done, plates clean from dinner...etc. etc... that is what I have had to do with my HUSBAND!!!!!

I have to say WE LOVE THE WII!!!

The boxing made me sore for DAYS.

You can do online gaming- so maybe we will see you online???

When you do get it try out www.gamefly.com

I do agree in keeping it from a kid for a while though- let them be as normal as they can. Playing outside, etc. You have done a great job with them so far, and they are normal!!! ;)

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