During Christmas break our girls decided they wanted to get the Wii. I was really annoyed when I heard this because I had thought to buy it for them as their one big gift for Christmas but back at Thanksgiving my oldest had said that they changed their minds.
Never mind the fact that this was barely a week after Santa had come and I couldn’t understand why they didn’t appreciate their new gifts.
So, we made them a deal: they could get the Nintendo Wii once they earned enough money for it. That would be tough for our youngest but they scrounged and scrabbled for extra jobs to do around the house. Of course, they wanted to get paid $5 for emptying the dishwasher (no way!) but they got the idea that they had to E-A-R-N that game.
We were impressed because they didn’t keep asking, “When can we get the game?” We counted their money two weeks ago and hubby surprised them by taking them to the store yesterday. We had to give them a small advance so they’ll be working to pay back that “loan” but we’re all enjoying our new toy.
Even our youngest mentioned, breathlessly, how you have to keep moving to play the sports games. I won’t count it as “real” exercise but at least they’re moving and learning how to play new games.
So now I need some ideas for game titles suitable for a 12 yr old and a 7 yr old. Suggestions please!!
Tags: nintendo wii, wii game
February 15th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
We just got the Wii last week and are so loving it. We really like the Outdoors Challenge game. Very neat and great exercise LOL. I want to get the Wii Fit too.
February 16th, 2009 at 8:27 am
Jen, I’m afraid to know what’s on the Outdoors Challenge! I can barely play the bowling game on Wii Sports!
February 16th, 2009 at 11:28 am
My son got the Wii for Christmas from his dad & his dad’s girlfriend but they won’t let him bring it here…I’d be lying if I said that didn’t disappoint me. ROFLOL
I’ve wanted a Wii for a long time now. I want the Wii Fitness (think that’s what it’s called?). Wii Fit maybe?
February 16th, 2009 at 11:37 am
I’d love to get one. Don’t have the money or time right now, but soon!