Games
Jack and I went to Pizza Hut last night. We have been playing the “blow the straw paper” game at restaurants all around town…What? Unfamiliar with this game? We made it up…
Well, you use your glasses, cups, mugs…whatever you are using from for the “goal”. Place it directly in front of you. Then, put the balled up straw paper in the middle…then start trying to blow the paper and hit your opponent’s cup…both blowing at the same time. It usually ends up with him laughing to the point of not being able to blow. And when the food comes…game over.
Last night, I taught him to play paper football and quarter basketball. Most people have played football. We used a napkin, which didn’t last long, but he got the jest. Coin basketball isn’t as well known, so here are the basics:
Using a coin…a quarter is preferred, you start with the quarter close to your body and thump it toward the other person so it spins. The closer to them, the better. They will create a “goal”, by shaping both hands, on the table, in a tunnel shape, using their body as a backboard. You catch the quarter, as it is spinning between your thumbs. You have to keep your fingertips on the table, and either slam or shoot the quarter to the goal. If you make it, 2 points. If not, 2 bad. The other side gets the ball either way. It sounds harder than it is…
We had a blast. It was a fun evening. And I got to teach my son some games that will get him through many a lunch at school.
Speaking of games…Eliza does a great job of reviewing “real” games and toys. Check it out.
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