Posted by dkidwell on January 2nd, 2007 — Posted in parenting, Wii
Wii wins again…
We were checking our weather forecast tonite on our Wii, which always ends up in a spin around the globe. Epiphany exclaimed, “Easter Island Really Exists! I didn’t know that!” She’s thrilled and now we’re out on Wikipedia exploring the mysteries of Easter Island:
Easter Island – Wikipedia:the free encyclopedia
Today in Easter Island, it’s 75 degrees, mostly clear with intermittent schattered showers. Easter Island is part of Chilie, but lies 2237 miles to the west in the Pacific. That’s a about the same distance as if you were to drive the 2,283 miles from Jacksonville, Florida to Joshua Tree National Park in California.
George speculated that this is the home of the Easter Bunny, which is terrifically logical. And, clear proof that Jack and I are, in fact, grownups. We never thought of that.
If you haven’t downloaded your Wii update and explored our lovely planet – go do so, now!
Posted by dkidwell on December 25th, 2006 — Posted in Christmas, parenting
Red Velvet cake, miniature chocolate pies, and egg nog with tuaca – yum!
Have a Very Merry Wii Christmas!
Posted by dkidwell on November 23rd, 2006 — Posted in Christmas, parenting, reviews, Wii
Mike Musgrove – In the Wii-PS3 Playoff, Nintendo Upsets Sony on the Fun Factor – washingtonpost.com
This article in the Washington Post is a concise look at some folks experiencing the Wii and PS3 side by side. If you are trying to decide, it’s a good read.
“While the people in my group preferred looking at the PS3′s games, they preferred playing the Wii.”
Posted by dkidwell on November 21st, 2006 — Posted in console games, daughters, parenting, sons, Wii, Wii Sports
The Wii may be your solution. We have not had a single minute of Cartoon Network or the Disney Channel since we got the Wii up and running on Sunday. Not one minute. No Hanna Montana, no Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends. We had to negotiate for Monday Night Football.
The Wii is a guarantee that couch potatoes never take root in your living room!
Posted by dkidwell on November 20th, 2006 — Posted in console games, parenting, Wii
The Wii Sports tennis game is really well done, a few tips…
- Each of the kids takes a different section of the living room with plenty of room, and volley the ball back and forth. You won’t want to stand too close – even though you aren’t hitting the ball at the same time, the opportunities for collisions are pretty high. Space out and let your kids really move around.
- It seems to be harder to cross the court, and we haven’t mastered that.
- The Wii remote makes a very nice sound as the rack swings and hits the ball. Watching a game is much like watching Wimbledon games in the late 1970s and early 1980s. So far, I don’t seem to have a John McEnroe in the family. Thank goodness.
