So we thought that some of our favorite memories with Mom and Dad have come while we've played games. The Wrath of the Shocker, the Dreaded Killer Bunnies, and the Always -Fun-to-Watch-Old-People-Lose Spaz Uno.
The Wrath of the Shocker
One night, Brigette and I thought it would be fun to introduce this lovely contraption to our elders at the Hammond pad. We entered with a pre-conceived plan on how to trick them into getting electrocuted by this horrific device.
The Scene: "The Kitchen Table."
"Hey, Dad! Grab this metal handle and we'll play this fun game!"
"Okay, Son. I trust you with my life."
"Hey, Mom! Come play this game with us. It's the best game ever!"(chortle-chortle)
"Oh, oh, let me finish this real quick! I'll be right over!"
(Pops seats himself at the table while Mom continues cleaning, oblivious to their children's evil ways)
"Basically, once the creepy song starts, you need to hit the button on top of the handle as fast as you can. Whoever hits it first wins!" (chortle-chortle)
"Sure thing, Son. "
(Pops grabs the handle rapidly. Momma Gulia finishes drying off a pot and then grabs the second handle after Pops has tried to call her away from cleaning for several minutes)"
"Okay, let's start!"
(Evil music commences and chaos ensues. Pops hits the button as fast as he can and gets electrocuted)
"Ahh!"
(Pops leaps up from the table)
"Oh, oh, oh!"
(Mom gets shocked simultaneously and yelps in pain)
(Matt and Brigette succumb to fits of laughter for the next several days. Hence forth, Matt and Brigette aren't allowed to bring games over)
The End
This is just a snippet of the epic of the Games. Prior to this experience, Killer Bunnies nearly cost us our marriage. On New Year's Eve, Pops wanted us to organize and play a game sent over with Brigette by Larissa called Killer Bunnies. About fifteen minutes into the instructions, Pops decided against participating further and abruptly left his hand of cards on the table. Brigette and I probably should've followed suit before I killed her hoard of bunnies with a Meteor card. That game was also banned from the Hammond Pad as well as from the M & B Casa de Awesomeness.
Several weeks back, we played a game of Spaz Uno with Aaron and the Padres. Each game had a very similar pattern: Brigette, Aaron, and I would all run out of cards as Dad's hand grew steadily and Mom's hand grew exponentially. Out of 50 tries, Mom would take the pot 47 times. Dad would get the rest because he loves his wife.
The Elderly continue to wow us with their tolerance. These stories are some simple examples of how much they can put up with. Every sunday night, we get to enjoy some time with them and they always make the occasion great. We have decided that we'll likely try to mirror the majority of things that these senior citizens represent. Brigette is already making plans to find a little anxiety-filled furball that we can take out on nightly walks and pamper with no limits. I have personal plans to lose 80% of my hair by my 40th birthday. Brigette has already started emulating Mom's late-night habits. Luckily, we don't have any stairs. Funny, but in our relationship, the snoring is reversed. I try to fall asleep as fast as I can just the way Mom does. All in all, we just wanted to say Happy 30th Anniversary to the Viejos and we happen to love you, currently.
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