A Mellow Day

Today was a mellow day. I just hung out with the kiddos. We went to their favorite place to eat - Souplantation. They always get cucumbers, tomatoes, raisins, pickels, pizza, boiled eggs, and ice cream on top of a chocolate chip muffin. Oh, and Zack gets broccoli and red onions!!!

After that we did a little window shopping and ended the day at the park where the kiddos played with kids they've met there. There were about 8 girls against Zack and another boy. The boys would run and growl loudly and the girls would scream and run away only to tip toe back a minute later. This went on for about an hour! They had fun so I and other moms just watched amused.

Yesterday, I had a short talk with Zack about his video games. He is the type of kid that will play for 12 hours straight if allowed. His eyes will look tired, and he just tunes out completely. So, I just said something to this effect, "Hey, buddy, we need to make sure you are doing other things as well as playing video games." "It is noon, and you haven't even eaten breakfast or talked to me or Sophia." "Please remember to do things like drink water, eat, and talk to people instead of just playing video games." His response, "Okay, mom." After which he went right back to playing the games. I said nothing else thinking, "Well, it's summer so it's cool."

This morning went something like this:

Zack: I need to have some water. Boy am I thirsty.
Aunt: Okay, well here's some water.
Zack: Thanks! Now, may I have some cereal?
Aunt: Sure! I'll get you some.
Zack: So, how was your night. Did you sleep? Oh, and Sophia and I... And, yesterday I watched Sponge Bob... And, I like to.... And.... (He went on and on for about 10 minutes).
Aunt: Good. Great. Awesome! Wow!
Zack: Okay, I've had water. I ate. Did I talk enough?
Aunt: What? You've talked plenty.
Zack: Okay, water, food, talked - I can play my video game now!
Aunt: You should wait and ask your mom when she gets here.
Zack: She said, water, food, talk, and then game!

I tell you the kid has a one track mind! Since he is very social perhaps I have nothing to worry about, but I think I better keep working on teaching him balance as a favor to his wife. I'm not sure any wife would be happy with a hubby tuned out on computer games or video games 24/7 unless of course, he marries a gamer. One can never know!