I knew the day would come when I would say, "Son lets try this video game." I had no idea the day would come before Xander was 2.5 years old. Nevertheless, I was excited to introduce him to one of my very first video games experiences, and I was ecstatic to see how much he was enjoying himself.
We played Duck Hunt on Sunday night and Xander admittedly wasn't the world's greatest hunter, yet he stayed at it for about 20 minutes until it was time for bed (FYI, toddlers playing video games before bed time is not a very good idea). When Lyndsay and i went to bed last night I said to her that if Xander is anything like his dad he will want to play the duck game immediately after waking up tomorrow morning.
Sure enough, five minutes after waking Xander was ready to pump some holes into the the pixeled ducks and when he came home from daycare he wanted to play again. Now up until this point he hadn't really gotten that "far" in the game; but he had managed to get to round two on one of his attempts and that attempt required some beginners luck. But early this evening Xander came into his own and blasted his way into the 6th round of flying ducks where the ducks fly "really fast."
I said, "Round six, mommy can't even make it this far!" My two year old can make it to Round Six! On Duck Hunt! I couldn't be more proud.
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tooo funny that the first time I go on your blog you are blogging about your boy playing video games. It is official you never have to grow up. I'll add you to my bookmark so I can keep up with you! You babes are all too sweet! Love, Chantell
I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Once little Z has video games he won't need his grandpa to entertain him.
Next thing you know he'll be playing KOTOR half the night when his cousin comes to visit...
haha xander totally has 'game face' in that third picture.
Hey, Jon ... I thought it was pretty cool that Xander so freely allowed Everett, Lyndsay, me and you to join him in "duck hunt" tonight, bless his heart. He's SUCH a good little fella!!!
So see, Grandpa Hughes ... Xander will want you to play the games with him, and I'm sure you will find a way to entertain him as you play. He will love it!!!
dude, that is awesome - go video games - unless it's world of warcraft :)
you should get him the Nintendo Wii it has those interactive games. I am guessing they will start making educational games maybe. Or bible games haha
Hey this is Rachel, Brian Lowery's brother. Found the pic of Brian on your website and added it to mine. And so your circle of seeing Brian "pop up" somewhere begins. molletfam.blogspot.com
I meant to say I'm his sister--duh
Haha, alright Rachel! Nothing like a sister to remind one of their embarrassing pictures. :)
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