Yesterday afternoon, Audrey stopped at my home on her way to the supermarket… with all 4 boys. Once inside, William and Alex begged me to play games with them. They have discovered my game hiding place – under the bed in the “yellow” bedroom up the back staircase. How could I say anything but a resounding, “Of course!” Benjamin wasn’t too happy about getting all bundled up again and back into the car, but as William and Alex know, Benjamin, at 21 months, doesn’t exactly know how to follow the rules to Don’t Break the Ice, Hi Ho Cherry-O, Spelling Bee Bingo, Buckaroo, Let’s Go Fishin’, Candy Land, Operation and Hungry-Hungry Hippos. Yes, I have all these, and more, stored under that magic bed.
We always have the same routine when playing board games with Grandma. We arrange the stools at the kitchen counter. We decide what game we’ll begin with. Then the next ingredient is just plain fun. We usually play the same game 2 or 3 times and then move on to the next one. Yesterday was no different, except at one point William wanted to play with his Nemo-Pet on Webkinz. I bought Nemo for his birthday… and he is very diligent about taking care of Nemo’s food needs, play needs and necessities. So off we went to a computer for a little Webkinz fun.
Well, it’s certainly a challenge when you need to purchase a bathroom and all related appliances for your Webkinz pet… and all you have is 196 Webkinz “money.” William is amazingly adept at the Arcade, and he set about his work of earning Webkinz money for Nemo… but it takes a-lotta games and a-lotta winning to build and supply a bathroom (kind of like in real life). I’m talking $400. for an inexpensive bathtub and maybe $200. for a pretty plain toilet. And of course William reminded me that Nemo needs a sink… to wash his hands after he uses the toilet. I don’t think Nemo being a fish and all entered into William’s frame of reference in the washing-hands department. Thank goodness!
Anyway… when it was time for the boys to head home, William had earned $200. – not enough for all his pet’s needs… so I told him that I would play some games and answer some questions on Quizzy’s Corner. You know… earn Nemo some money! Well, this morning, I did just that. I logged in, I began my favorite game – HOME AFTER DARK – and I played and played and challenged myself until I got to Level 8. That, my friends, is my record! I also clicked over to Quizzy’s Corner, where you answer a series of questions (I chose ages 5-6 ‘cuz I’m so smart!)… and I played that little game for just a wee little while.
In the end… I earned $1,200. for my little William’s Nemo. Plenty for his bathroom and all its necessary appliances. I can’t wait for William to log-on today at his home and see that Grandma came through BIG TIME.
Hey… never challenge a Grandma when it comes to helping out a grandchild. She’ll always win!
You’re a good Grandma, Mom… a very, very good GRANDMA!
xo, Audrey
I am all to well versed in Webkinz. For the time investement, Quizzy’s Corner is the most profitable in KinzCash along with looking for gemstones (if you seel them).
$1,200 is quite a good haul for a bathroom. Grandma’s rule!
My girls (to date) have so many webkinz I have them keep a list. Alisha (9) has 22, Rebekah (12) has 17, and Marissa (14) has 6. Sad, but true. My youngest doesn’t only enjoy them for the code and the computer games, she went to a friend’s house for the weekend and took all 22 webkinz with her! One goal this year is to find a way to store and organize all these stuffed animals!
There are some quick and easy ways to earn money on webkinz world each day. Trust me I know 😛
You just gave me a great idea about the board games. Us Grandmas need to stick together! You are really motivating me Sharon….and I really need motivation to get back to healthy eating and exercising faithfully. Thanks so much for helping me…body, mind and soul. You are one of a kind!
You have to be one of the coolest Grandmas ever. I will look to you when it’s time to being a grandma myself.
First, keep cool games under the bed to play with the kids, earn money on line for their virtual pets and just pour on them lots and lots of love. Yep…you’re the best.
We just got Candyland for my son as his 1st board game. Loves it! Although I am wondering where the little gingerbread men went? They have all new characters. I think Chutes and Ladders will be next.
Thats awesome!
I’ve yet to see a Webkinz, but they sound challenging. And, um, can you be my Grandma? : )
Steph
I love Pizza Palace. I actually have 3 webkinz of my OWN, and then my kids, their cousins, and legions of friends have accounts. I know all the passwords and play into the night. 🙂
By the way… my favorite game is Home BEFORE Dark, and it is KinzCash, not $! But hey, I’m a grandma. I can’t know everything!!