Video Game Day

At our house, Saturday is video game day. Damon LIVES for Saturdays. Actually, where Damon is concerned, the name of this partciular day of the week is "Video-Game Day". I'm not sure he even remembers that the real name for the day is "Saturday". On Fridays he often asks me, "Is tomorrow Video-game Day?" It is the only day of the week he gets up and voluntarily asks me what work he needs to get done and it is the ONLY time he willingly and quickly does his chores, without any complaining. He knows he doesn't get to play video games until all the work is done.

The mom at our house does not know to work the XBox. I'm sure its not difficult, but I refuse to learn how to turn the dang thing on and set up the games. One of my reasons for this is, if I knew how to make this piece of technology work, I would be pestered EVERY day by a certain little boy wanting to play Castle Crashers. I refuse to let him play it that often. So its really easy for me to say, "Sorry Bud, I don't know how to work the XBox. You'll have to wait until Saturday when Daddy is home to help you." Damon has learned that this is just how it is.

On a typical Saturday morning, Brent sleeps in for a while then gets up and does his work-out for the day. Damon knows he has to wait until Daddy is done exercising before it's his turn. He is so patient.

I love watching this kid play his games. He really gets into it, you can tell by his facial expressions.


Comments

Christy Jones said…
Saturday is a game day at our house too. Its a great way to motivate them to do their chores!
Saturday, March 14, 2009 2:47:00 PM
Anonymous said…
He looks so cute and comfy playing his games. That is definately a good way to get him to get his chores done quickly!
Saturday, March 14, 2009 7:05:00 PM
Anonymous said…
That boy is so cute! Everytime I see his face I just imagine his cute little personality! And I think of the time he hid his little friend in his closet; I that will be one of those stories that will always make me laugh. Loved it!
Saturday, March 14, 2009 7:49:00 PM
The Austad Family said…
Dude ... he is a mini Brent on the couch. So cute. Hey, whatever works in getting his chores done right? And I agree ... your smart to avoid the constant pestering and let Brent do it. Smart Mommy!
Saturday, March 14, 2009 10:47:00 PM
Stacey Irwin said…
That's awesome. I too play up the "I don't know how?" For the exact same reasons! I bet he is incredibly easy to entertain come Sat! Love his faces!
Sunday, March 15, 2009 8:06:00 PM
Channynba said…
looks likew a great day for all.
Monday, March 16, 2009 8:20:00 AM
Anonymous said…
I'm with you there Tami better to plea ignorance than pick a fight,cute picture
Monday, March 16, 2009 8:49:00 AM
Keah and Michael O'Hearon said…
Maybe I need to institute a one day a week game time for Michael...hhmmmmm! Also Damon is sssoooo cute!
Monday, March 16, 2009 2:50:00 PM
Anonymous said…
What cute pictures. I bet he's pretty quite when he's playing his games that you check up on him every now and then, to make sure he's still there.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 2:11:00 PM
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