LOL AlexsMom!
Actually my DS9 (not the kitty girl) and I have an elaborate "game" which centers around me making the stuffed animals talk. He calls the game Union in which the animals have formed a union in order to ensure that they all receive a fair amount of his attention as well as the things they need for their care and entertainment (magic non-melting iceberg for penquins etc.) There is a union boss named Mr. Cuddles and a waiting list for who gets to sleep with DS. Every night Mr. Cuddles and several member animals meet with their "young master" to discuss issues, current events etc. He has been known to rescue desperate animals from the "claw machines" often found in store entryways, hold weddings for animals so inclined and discuss the successes and failures inherent in attending summer camp. Each animal has it's own voice and personality and he has over 200 animals! Luckily he can remember the voices etc. when I can't.
It has actually been a great thing because he will discuss things with the animals that he would not necessarily discuss with me. Obviously he knows it is me but psychologically it seems to free him up.
Often we both end up laughing like crazy because the animals often have funny quirks - like the horse with short term memory issues.
DD7 is like your DD - the animals have to say what she would like them to say AND they even have to have the voice/name/personality she wants. No fun for Mom. LOL
On the other hand DD loves to bake and clean and shop and we have a lot of fun doing those things together.
I think it would be interesting to hear what kind of family games/activities our different families on here engage in...new thread idea anyone?
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