Tongue-tied Tuesday

Update: Apparently, I'm not the only perverse blogger out there.

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Rainy Days are Here Again ... And Again

I apologize ahead of time to the readers who still have all their hair, but this post is for those of you with troublemakers in da house. The summer is upon us and someone needs to entertain the rascals. And, since it’s been raining nonstop – at least in my neck of the woods – you better be prepared! Yes, TV helps, but who wants their kids to tattle on you to other parents at the playground? Just imagine, “My mom lets me watch TV all day while she snacks on bon bons and fans herself”. Not the impression you want to make – catch my drift? (Yes, moms can be quite judgmental, believe it or not. Quel horreur!) But, there are only so many times you can paint flowers, build LEGO houses, mold play dough monsters and dance to Hanna Montana (@#%^&). The day is long, know what I’m sayin’ here?

That’s when KidZui comes to the rescue. I’m not quite sure what it is, but I think it’s some kind of a game system you download on the Internet (for free!) when you become desperate for two minutes of thinkus uninterruptus. (If you lock yourself in the bathroom, sit on the toilet lid and put your hands over your ears, they will still knock until you open the door). So, unless you can afford that great nanny who is a cook and a cleaner and a laundress rolled into one, you need KidZui. (Wii does not work as well because they’ll still bug you, asking for help.) KidZui is scoundrel-friendly (did Steve Jobs design it?). All you have to do is create an account for your little devils, and set them free to roam behind the monitor. (Cue the grandma who says, “When I was little, kids ran around outside, not sat indoors all day”. Shut up, grandma – you didn’t grow up in rain country. Oh, summer, where art thou?)

Your kid will have a blast creating an avatar, dressing it up and introducing himself to friends (other similar-looking avatars (the free options are somewhat limited with regards to design and individuality, but who cares? It’s what’s inside that counts, right?) The games are fun yet educational (the kids don’t realize this, so you’re all set.) You’ll be able not only to sort the darks and the lights, but also to sprinkle some cheese on that lasagna. Go on, download the game. Your secret’s safe with me.

Image via CrunchBase

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