I thought that I would receive the mother of the year award for backing my van into the garage so the kids wouldn’t have to unload groceries in the rain. We all know how that turned out, don’t we? They didn’t even care about unloading in the rain, they just wanted their lunch.
Well, I found out how to get the Mom of the Year award. You bring home a Wii. My kids love me so much right now. I am on a pedestal. Every chore that I have asked of them has been completed. How long do you think this will last? Yes, you are probably right. I will just enjoy it for the day for tomorrow it will be the same as yesterday.
I got very lucky. I had asked a couple of weeks ago when a certain store may have some in stock. Today was the day and since I was going over that way I told the kids I would check. Check, not promise. My oldest gave me all his money that he has been saving for that was the deal. He had to pay for half of it. I knew the rest of the family would it enjoy it also so I didn’t want to make him pay for the whole thing. Of course, I made this deal before he got the wonderful job of scooping dog poo for the neighbor. Never in a hundred years did I believe that he would raise the money in such a short time. So, I went into said store and asked the clerk if by any chance they had the Wii in stock. What do you know? They did. She had already sold three today. I was the fourth. I wonder how long they were going to last. Well, I handed over the cash for my son’s half and I covered the rest.
I was such a rotten mother and came home and told the kids that they didn’t have any more in stock. What a trooper my son is. He said, “That is Ok, mom, I wasn’t really expecting it. They will eventually have some.”
I said, “You are right.” And I handed him back his wallet. (Aren’t I just terrible and mean?) He looked at his empty wallet with some confusion. It took him only a few seconds to realize that I was pulling his leg and he began jumping up and down. The other kids followed suit. I have jumping beans in my living rooms. Very loud jumping beans. I have been awarded Mom of the Year all over a silly video game.
Although, I have to admit that it is kind of fun, but don’t tell anyone that I said that.
You are a COOL Mom! I hope the kids appreciate you for a very long time!
Not only are you Mom of the Year, but Super Cool Mom too. 😉
I hear that Wii has some very fun games and the games have managed to engage all age groups, even elderly, and that is something none of the other systems have ever done.
I will be getting my daughter one for her birthday. I guess since they are so hard to get, I had better start looking.
Awwwwhhhh I am so glad that you did that. Nothing is better than to see happiness in your kiddos.
Yay! I can’t believe you found one! You totally ROCK! And we are totally jealous. 🙂
Donna, I think the stores are just getting small shipments. The lady at Toys R Us told me that they got 12 in. She had already sold 4 that day. I just think that they are really popular.
The games do look fun. We just have the sports game, but I am enjoying it. Now, my kids really want the Sonic game they have for it.
I think that your daughter will like the game. 🙂
Way to go Mom of the Year. What’s a Wii? Going to have a search.
Thank you for that information Tressa, I will have to keep an eye out and check every time I go to town. They have Sonic?! She will love that! 😉
You know my guys have the XBox and the dd hardly plays it – I never have at all – but she’s played the Wii that friends have and loves it. Maybe this would be a great Christmas gift for the gals in the family this year. 😀
We went to my grandparents last week and they have one…. they love it. My son was in heaven!
I hate game systems… I do not want a new one.
Applie, the Wii is Nintendo’s new gaming system. It is a video game system that you have to move with. It is kind of cool. I thought my arm was going to fall off yesterday as I was playing tennis.
Congratulations Mom of the Year! 😀
I must admit the Wii is rather fun. The boys want the Sonic game as well and the wee one has a bday next month.
Side note: The Wii is expected to be in short supply for Christmas, so if you want one….get it when you find it!