My older niece's 8th birthday is coming up. If I had nephews, I'd be the coolest uncle ever-- I'd know just what to get them. But what do I know from 8 year old girls? Much less one whose favorite movie and album are Grease? Or at least, they were, last year. Now she probably listens to songs whose titles have numbers where letters should be.
This uncle knows when to cry uncle. I called my sister for help.
Apparently, this is 8-year-old Rachel's favorite store in the whole wide world. Last year I suggested taking my nieces on a Toys 'R Us shopping spree, and my sister said they were too young to grasp the concept of money. Now Rachel shops at a store that sells bras. Swell the music, cue Tevye.
Okay, so my niece is a girlygirl. That species isn't indigenous to my planet, but researchers have studied their habits and field manuals on their care are available. I can adapt. One Limited Too gift card, coming up.
Besides, younger niece Paige is still impressionable and adores me, so there's hope. Her birthday's in November. Does Dell have gift cards?
Posted by Peter at September 8, 2003 5:16 PMi've got a few frilly nieces of my own. i just ask their moms or other people with daughters what's popular, retch, and then wrap it quick. of course you could just let them pick something out at disneyworld.
Posted by: dana on September 9, 2003 2:16 PMWhat's wrong with a nice copy of Die Macher?
Posted by: Matthew on September 10, 2003 11:16 AMFunny you should mention that-- just played it last night. About an hour for rules explanation and setup, about 5 hours to play with 5 people. I expected 4, so we were a little slow. Great game, though. Best moment was the final campaign contribution round (if you don't know the game, this will make no sense). Nate: face down. Damon: face down. Andy: face down. Michael: $20,000 face up. "I'll take the cash-- I have to believe you guys are turning down more than that." Peter: face down. Nate, Damon, Andy, and Peter turn their cards face up: all of them are $10,000. Michael: "Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgggh!"
Now we need to play this again soon, to capitalize on our fresh memories so we won't need to burn another hour refreshing them with the rules.
Posted by: Peter Sarrett on September 10, 2003 1:42 PMHey Peter, Seriously- how about sliding the girls some games, you know, along with the latest in Bratz. Get the girls playing some games so they are mentally prepared when they come over to your house!
Posted by: Damon on September 12, 2003 10:17 AMDamon is a smart guy. The mom of the niece loves the idea of Bratz in combo with games. We could use a scrabble set. By the way, she just found out what a crossword puzzle is and is psyched that her Uncle Pete has created and had them published in "the most important newspaper in the country" as she was informed by her mother.
Posted by: Abby on September 15, 2003 9:18 AM