When Dan read the back of the packaging on the Transformer we bought Magoo for Christmas (WHO DOES THAT?!) he asked me why we chose the stoner Transformer. Perhaps because “we” were shopping very quickly on Black Friday morning and “we” never read the fine print on Transformer packages and “we” didn’t know there was a perpetually wasted children’s toy for sale at Target.
“My favorite part of the stinkin’ long appointment in the 3’x4’ holding cell came when the doctor leaned in quietly with his little light to peek at Laylee’s throat. She held still. She stuck out her tongue. She said, “Aaaaahhhhhh.” And just as he was crouching ….” [continue reading at Parenting.com]
**As of December 2010 I no longer have ties to Nintendo besides that I enjoy and purchase their products.**
Alert, alert. I’m so excited. The Wii is soon going to be able to stream Netflix movies directly from the game console. I’ve been hoping for this development for months because although it’s fun to watch streaming movies huddled around our small computer monitor, I’d prefer the comfort of the family room couch. They announced the development this morning and I already know about it because I’m a “Nintendo Enthusiast.”
I’ve been loving and periodically blogging about the Wii since I got it for Christmas 2 years ago in one of Dan’s greatest gift-giving coups ever. We take care of it and feed it all of the games and accessories it needs and it keeps us entertained. Right before Christmas this year, Nintendo contacted me about becoming an Enthusiast. The terms are vague. There is no contract. Basically it means that I keep loving Nintendo and they periodically invite me to things and send me free stuff if they can find any games we have not already purchased. (They had a hard time doing this for Christmas.) I’m sure they’re pleased when I write about Nintendo but it’s not required. I like this arrangement.
The one event we’ve attended so far was a holiday party at a local retirement home for seniors where Laylee and I got a chance to play games “with the grandmas” and then the retirement home got a free Wii and a bazillion games. It was a great experience for both of us.
Anyway. There’s my full disclosure. Prior to Christmas of this year I wrote about Nintendo because I’ve loved them since I was in elementary school and have spent a bucket-load of money on their products. After Christmas of this year, if I write about Nintendo it’s because I love them and am spending a bucket-load of money on their products. They also sometimes send me free games and press releases now. The End.
Anyway, if you have a Wii and a Netflix membership, you can go and reserve the game disc that will allow you to stream videos by following this link. www.netflix.com/Wii Happy Streaming!
Boys and girls are different. It’s true. My kids continually remind me of this. Christmas was no exception. Dan took them shopping and let them each pick a card for me.
This is what Laylee came up with:
She chose, sweet, traditional and religious. On the inside she wrote a tender message that makes me want to actually become “the sweetist mom around and spred love throu the town.”
Magoo, on the other hand, decided to go with blood-drenched crazy reindeer.
Dan read him the words on the card and asked, “Are you sure?” and Magoo answered emphatically, “Yep. I’m sure.”
I think they’re both perfect.
Magoo and I were reading through his favorite nocturnal animal fact book, Night Creatures, for the eleventy-billionth time tonight when I noticed that one of the bats sucks his fingers.
“Hey Magoo. Look how the bat sucks its fingers. It looks just like Wanda.”
He looked at the picture and then at Wanda.
After thinking about it as hard as a little melon-headed 4-year-old could, Magoo answered, “Nope. It doesn’t look like Wanda. Wanda doesn’t have ONE OF THOSE!” He then pointed to the bat’s prominent manhood.
Other than gender, they are identical.
I’m still alive. I still blog sometimes, mostly over at Parenting. I’m starting to get into the groove of this mom-to-three thing. Sort of. I just have a hard time blogging with so much cuteness around. Today I’ve got a post up over at Parenting.com so click to find out what’s going on over here.
