Cards may work, at least for the wife. I think with the kiddos I'm going to have to get more elaborate, like having them costume up and put on a show...

I'd almost rather lose power; it limits your options in ways they can't deny ("But daddy I want to watch the Sponge Bob Seventy Two Hour Marathon!!!")
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