To say that Mr.4444's mom (age 71) is far from
tech-savvy is an understatement. She thought she was a big-shot when she figured out how to play a
DVD when her VCR died not too long ago (and we refused to buy her another one.) Try as we might, though, she says she has no interest in getting a computer, learning how to email, etc. But there's hope....
"Hey, Grandma, let's play checkers," Kyle suggested to Grandma4444 on Saturday. Looking at the tiny contraption in his hand, Grandma4444 said, "Huh?"
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Kyle showed her his I Pod Touch (Mr.4444 got two of them FREE with credit card points saved forEVER. The kids were
stunned on Christmas morning.)
"Watch, Grandma. I'll show you how I plan to kick your butt."
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They played for about 15 or 20 minutes, once Grandma got the hang of the light touch/tap you have to use on the screen (instead of using her fingertip like a pencil!) Kyle showed no mercy and
did win, but not without a
very good fight! There was plenty of suspense and surprises.
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Before we knew it, Grandma4444 was beating everyone on the "Test Your Reflexes" Lightning Tap application on Kendall's I Pod.
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Who knows? We might be able to pull Grandma into the 21st Century after all :)
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