Nintendo Wii Provides Entertainment And Exercise

I was hesitant when my husband suggested getting a Nintendo Wii for my son’s sixth birthday. I envisioned him sitting and staring mindlessly at a television screen for hours on end. After much persuasion, I gave in, and I am so happy I did!

This is a game system unlike any I have seen. The game that comes with the system is Wii Sports, which includes tennis, golf, baseball, bowling and boxing. Trust me when I tell you there is no sitting involved. The player has to go through all the motions of playing the real sport to play the games. There have even been times when my tireless son became short-winded while playing.

It has been a lot of fun for the family and a fun way to get exercise during the cold winter months. Even my two year old can play some of the games, and it has been fun watching his brother teach him to play.

Having said that, I feel I should mention the price. The cost is close to $300, and this only includes one set of controllers. By the time I left the store with the Wii, extra controllers and two-year protection plan, I had spent closer to $350. I feel that it is worth the money, and will only provide more fun and entertainment as the boys get older.

Written by Jessica, who lives to be a mom, loves to be a wife and aspires to be an artist. You can find her blog at JustJessie and her art for sale on Etsy.