Good wii hunting

Well, it is Christmas time once more. The lights, the Christmas Carols, the cookies, and of course the retail madness. Hot gift item for 2007 is of course the wii video game system. So one week into December, we decide that we simply MUST have one for the family. We have held off on buying any video game system up to this point, but given the popularity of the wii, we didn't want to risk the social stigmatism our children would surely face without this essential household item.

After enlisting the help of everyone we knew (special thanks to mom and brothers Voss), we had come close, but the tricky wii (tough little critters, but their pelts are worth a fortune) had continued to evade our grasp. Finally, we received some "inside information" from a reliable source (she works for Walmart) indicating a shipment was "possibly" due the next morning. Given that it was already Dec 18, we knew it might very well be our last chance before the big day.

After a fitful nights sleep, Dad pulled himself out of bed to arrive before any of the competition (aka, other freaks willing to ruin a perfectly good nights rest just to track down a toy...). Armed with a folding chair and a book, he set up camp in the Electronics section of the Super Walmart (did you know that you can fill a grocery cart full of groceries and still check out at the electronics cash register?). Though first in line, he was not lonely (line snaked around 3 isles after 2 1/2 hours had gone by). All this for the POTENTIAL of wii arrival that day.

There was much rejoicing as the wii vanguard (2 security officers) arrived. Less joy in the back of the line when it was announced that only 12 would be taking home a wii. As I grasped my prize, I rejoiced at the bountiful blessings provided me and thought how excited the children would be (not nearly as excited as dad I suspect). Would I ever do it again? Naw...until maybe next year anyway...