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graygables · 12-07-2008, 11:28 AM

Santa might be bringing DDs a Wii for Christmas. We are leaving 2 days after Christmas to move to Florida for 5 months. My 20yo has a Wii down there. I'm torn about what to do if Santa brings one. It is for the children, so the most obvious choice is to take it with us and we'll have 2 in the house down there. I know, however, that hubby is not going to be OK with that as he is looking forward to playing with the Wii. He already complains that I have all of the "good" technology (I have an iPod and a Blackberry, but he's gone through 3 cell phones in 18 months and has an MP3 player he never uses). While it would get him off the computer so much, it would also serve as a new source of addiction/time wasting for him. I know he's going to make DDs feel badly about it if we take it, too.

Thoughts, suggestions?

Teresa · 12-07-2008, 11:32 AM

Well, since you'll be with the other girls, and they already have a Wii, I'd say leave it for your DH. BUT - if the girls get games the other girls don't have, take them with!
And you might want to make sure that the older girls have enough controllers. It could be a great way for all of them to enjoy spending time together.
Your DH is going to be "addicted" to something anyway - might as well make it something he has to do actively.

emtpej · 12-07-2008, 11:59 AM

Maybe Santa could bring it later in the year?

Otherwise, you could get him a Wii fit...

Huntermom · 12-07-2008, 01:40 PM

I'd leave it with your husband. One less thing to travel with and you probably don't need two. I'd also get the girls a game to bring and get my DD that owns the Wii a new game, too.

Diane

lukeandbrookesmom · 12-07-2008, 01:59 PM

I would get something different for the girls for Christmas. What fun will it be to get a gift you can't bring with you on the move? Even though your other DD has one it still isn't the one you bought for the younger girls, and the games, too. I guess why buy one if you know these issues are going to occur? Especially if DH makes the girls feel bad about leaving it - that's not fair to them IMHO.

graygables · 12-07-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by lukeandbrookesmom

I would get something different for the girls for Christmas. What fun will it be to get a gift you can't bring with you on the move? Even though your other DD has one it still isn't the one you bought for the younger girls, and the games, too. I guess why buy one if you know these issues are going to occur? Especially if DH makes the girls feel bad about leaving it - that's not fair to them IMHO.

I know what you are saying, I totally get it which is why I'm torn. There's a huge back-story and the Wii is already in Santa's pack along with some games that we would most definitely take along.

I think I'll talk to hubby about it first and get his take on it. It's theirs and I think they should be able to take it along without feeling guilty about it. He's BIG into guilt.

We're going to be at AKV for a month before moving in with my older 2, so it would be nice to have it there for DDs to play. Maybe we could ship it back to him once we all move in together...that would give DDs time for the "new" to wear off. hmmmmmmmmmmm.

wheatenwalker · 12-07-2008, 04:27 PM

If its from Santa, maybe he shouldnt give it to them thisyear, if its going to cause more anxiety, guilt and grief. If your older DD's have the Wii, couldnt youjust take to games? I wouldnt think having a wii at AKL would be needed------ they have DS' dont they?

RobDVC · 12-08-2008, 10:59 AM

Leave it at home. One less thing to worry about lugging along.

**HiddenMickey** · 12-08-2008, 12:28 PM

It's too bad you've already bought it. I'd have waited until next year and found something more for the girls and less for the family as the Santa gift this time around.

I'd leave it at home.

**olendl01** · 12-08-2008, 12:39 PM

I wouldn't take it with me either. I'd let it stay at home for DH to use since there will be another one for the girls to use once you all move in. Definately bring their own games and controllers....might have to get DH his own controller for his stocking!

Not an easy choice for you, good luck!

tkm1005 · 12-08-2008, 01:33 PM

I wouldn't take it either. You're leaving your DH for 5 months...he's going to need something to do

CinderAbby · 12-08-2008, 01:37 PM

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We're going to be at AKV for a month before moving in with my older 2, so it would be nice to have it there for DDs to play. Maybe we could ship it back to him once we all move in together...that would give DDs time for the "new" to wear off.

I kinda like that you thought of this. That way, everyone kinda gets something they want. I just hope that your hubby would look at it like that too.

eff051102 · 12-08-2008, 03:51 PM

JMHO but if this is the girls present from Santa than it's theirs to use, play with and make decisions about it's base location....not DH. I think your DD's should make the choice once they receive it.
Even if there will be 2 in FL then so be it. Now maybe the Wii could be a birthday present later in the year if this is still an issue.

magic mickey · 12-08-2008, 05:05 PM

IMO, if the girls get it for a Christmas present from Santa, then they should be able to bring it with them. Even though the older girls have it already in Florida, I am sure that they like to play different games than the younger girls. Is it really fair to give it to them for Christmas and then take it away a few days later.