Board Games

We celebrated a very special moment in our house last week. I honestly thought of calling CNN so they could break into whatever trite election coverage they had on at the moment. This was that big.

My wife played Parcheesi with me.

Bridget has developed a great love for playing board games. We have encouraged this because it’s something we can all do better and – I can’t believe I am saying this – a game of Chutes and Ladders or Mancala is better for a kid than watching TV or playing a video game.

Both Maria and I grew up playing a lot of games so we enjoy this diversion. Well, we do most of the time. Like all kids, Bridget likes to win and sometimes goes a little too far in her quest for victory.

Sometimes she learns a lesson. But sometimes she makes a little sad face and decides she doesn’t want to play anymore.

Which brings us to the momentous decision by my wife to open up the Parcheesi box.