Live Active Video Games (Family Fun for All!)

Those who have small kids, but are still kids at hearts themselves and love playing video games, will know how hard it is to actually play video games while the kids are awake. Anthony and I LOVE the Wii. We bought it right after Justin was born on a whim, but it really has been worth every penny. The only real problem is that Alexis wants to play and just hasn't been able to get the hang of the games, with the exception of Wii bowling which she gets lucky with once in awhile. Well...in the search for alternative games that will get us active (because Wii Fit isn't in stock ANYWHERE), we came across Outdoor Challenge. It has a big game pad for two and a number of little mini games that are very active and pretty fun. It's probably geared more at children, but alas if you are competive like Anthony and I and also easily entertained, it can keep you occupied for hours and hours on end. Of course Alexis was very interested when we brought it home, and low and behold, there are a few of the mini games that she can actually do. It was so exciting to her to be able to "race" against mommy and daddy, ride a skateboard down the mountain, and jump rope. She still isn't coordinated enough to really play, but can do it well enough to make her feel involved. I highly suggest this game for anyone with little kids who still like to play video games themselves. One other game that has been great for Alexis is Wii Music. Alexis likes music anyway and always pretends to play musical instruments, so this was really up her alley. I am just so excited that she is getting old enough for games. Now if only Justin could get the hang of them too! As a side note, I can't even begin to tell you the workout I got from playing the Wii tonight. After an hour of playing Outdoor Challenge and Dance Dance Revolution...all of my muscles ache and I feel like I've been at the gym for hours! I can't wait to find a Wii Fit for more fun ways to exercise!