We have this hilarious new game in our house where we ask our seven year old to do something and she refuses and talks back.
It is knee slappingly funny and we can’t get enough of it.
Sure, like any new game, there are some kinks to work out and we have been re-writing the manual to be more user-friendly and for ease of use. For example, if the child screams at her little sister for playing with her Littlest Pet Shop collection, she may include up to (but not to exceed) two eye rolls before she’s scolded and told to stop. Additional rolls will result in alone time in her room.
Three foot stomps are permitted after but not during an exchange where one parent asks her to bring her dirty clothes to the laundry room. Feet must alternate and never singularly stomp in a tantrum-like way. Trust me, when they re-make this game for the 25th anniversary edition, this move will become a classic.
The child must come to the table and try a minimum of two bites of every item on her plate. Points are lost for using words like gross, puke or simply folding arms in a crossed huff which lands you a whammy card and believe me you do not want a whammy card.
Again, we are still writing and editing the rules of the game so first draft forgiveness is assumed.
When playing Uno with family members, the use of the word “smackdown” will hereby be forbidden and any tears of anger upon losing a round may (upon the judge’s ruling) result in more alone time.
Teeth will be brushed and checked and re-brushing may be requested if either the mint exam is failed or there is a presence of food particles of any shape or size. The same eye rolling rules apply when asked for a re-brush.
Hair will be conditioned and combed. No exceptions. If the combee runs while the brush is caught in their still tangled hair, all liability on the part of the comber will be lifted.
Requests to set the table, make a bed, tidy toys, zip up a winter jacket, farm boy, fetch me that pitcher, will be received with a smile and the words, “As you wish.”
