This year we held our second annual New Year's Eve Olympics. It has proven to be an excellent way to keep the kids awake and energized as we wait to ring the new year in. It almost worked too well, as the boys were bouncing around all night with endless energy and excitement.
To set the games up we picked 7 events (e.g. Horse, Wii Bowling, Tripoli, Sorry) and split into two teams (randomly). For each medal received in an event your team gets awarded points according to the medal color. The team with the most points at the end wins. As it happened we ended our Olympics in a tie--everyone was a winner. One of the events (Connect Four) was scratched because Hubby felt I had an unfair advantage. As soon as the Olympics ended and the ball dropped the boys passed out. Hubby and I were rewarded with a restful morning as the boys slept till 11am.
Instead of picking countries we went with the National & American baseball leagues since we had corresponding baseball jerseys. We also used Uglydolls for mascots. And since there was a blue moon this New Year's Eve the medals were moons!
Happy New Year!
K
I love this ... we have a NEW YEARS EVE WII SPECTACULAR, but nothing as organized as you have. My 2 boys would totally love the challenge and competition. I love checking out your blog, one of my top 5, and long time fave. Thanks!!!!
Posted by: Melissa | January 04, 2010 at 01:17 AM