After Christmas we took the desk and computer out of Jake's room. It was too big and bulky; the desk, too old and slow; the computer. It was a waste of space and for a four and a half year old the space is better used filled with his toys. There is plenty of time for desks with computers. Jake also hardly played it and when he did it was a pain because it was old and slow the games he wanted took forever to work if they did even work. Out it went. I figured it was no big thing because he mostly used my laptop here downstairs anyway when he wanted to play. Then came the Zombies! I'm not sure when my husband first started playing this game called "Plants Vs. Zombies." I do know he seemed to play it all the time. He'd bring his laptop all around the house with him, check him email, do some work, and then play the Zombie game. I made fun of it, but that was about it. Then Christmas break he was home with the kids and I and played probably everyday. I made fun, Emily made fun. Jacob started watching him play, Emily started watching him play. They had plenty of toys to play with and didn't care much about the game then. As the toys and everything else Christmas got put away they watched Rob play more and more and more. That eventually led to him leting them play too. He'd get home from work and Jake would bug Daddy to play the Zombie game because it was only on his computer. Not for long.
Robert bought the game for his XBox 360. I figured Jake would now bug him about it playing. Didn't happen. Instead, Daddy got the Plants Vs. Zombies game on everyones' computer who wanted it. Mine, Emilys, and Andrews. So now five people in five different rooms could be playing the same silly game! I thought it was crazy but didn't care because it would be easier for Jake to play. Although I now had to try it to see what all the fuss was about. Also, Jake began to bug me to play it and help him and I didn't have a clue what to do so I had to learn. And we all became addicted. We'd check out who got what plants to see who was further in the game. Who had beaten what type of Zombie and crazy stuff like that. Daddy had long ago finished it so he didn't count but he knew a lot about it and helped everyone play.
Jacob even learned how to turn on the computer and start up the game himself. One morning he was downstairs playing on my laptop before I even got out of bed. We have a baby gate keeping the dog in the kitchen/dining room area at night. Jake can't open it, but when I came down that morning his brothers had locked him in and left for school. Jake was in Zombie world and didn't really care, of course.
I'd finally had it with Jake and the game. I was rarely getting on the computer because whenever I was able to he was there. Sure I could have kicked him off but it wasn't worth the hassle at the time. I took the laptop upstairs one night and kept it there figuring he wouldn't be able to get on until I did the next day. With the business of the morning and all the stuff I need (and like) to get done before I touch the computer it's just easier to let him play for awhile so I can get my stuff done. He looked for the computer at my desk and when it wasn't there said he was going up to get it. I laughed thinking there was no way he'd unplug it and bring it down when he found it in my room. How wrong I was! Not much later I heard him slowing walking down the stairs. The tell tale sound of the cord dragging down the steps with him. I couldn't believe it I had to laugh.
Last night Jake let the dog eat some of his dinner so I told him no more computer for the night. Then Rob and I tried to watch a movie and he bugged and bugged me about playing. Finally I made a new deal he could play now if he didn't play at all today. I knew it wouldn't last but I am at least here first getting something done. Finally! His first question when he got up this morning was of course about playing the computer. When I reminded him about the deal he said, "I knew it!" And huffed out of the room. He has only been up an hour and I have no idea how many times he's already asked about the computer. I'm working on finding a happy medium between us and sharing the computer. So, more deals may be in the works. I'm happy I've finally gotten to blog here again as it's been way too long. But next up for me is to use the tv and exercise. To get him out of there I may just let him have a turn here on the computer. Provided I get a lot more turns in, as I should every day, and feel at least somewhat productive. In the meantime, Zombies are not my friends. I will not play until I've caught up and gotten in my writing each day. Unless of course I have to help Jake with his game. ;)
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