Perhaps I'm late to the game here (pun intended;)), but it suddenly struck me when I was in Target the other day that we don't really have any board games. Lizzy's the perfect age to really enjoy this, so I decided to dive in with a classic- "Candyland." On a rainy afternoon, could there be anything better then a little board game fun? Lizzy loved it right away, and we played several rounds before daddy got roped in for a few more. I have to say, Lizzy does have a competitive streak (where could she get that from?!), so I wondered how she would do with a "real" game, trying to stick pretty closely to the rules and taking turns. She was awesome! As luck would have it, she "won" the first game, so I think that set the tone for her. When I "won" the next game, Lizzy was a really good sport, and even said out loud, mostly to herself, "That's okay! I'm not even going to get upset! I'll just keep going!" It's weird when moments of maturity sprout up, often when you least expect it. Now that Candyland is such a hit, we'll have to try some other games soon. I'm seeing many afternoons full of board games in my future....
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