OMG we had the same experience the Christmas before last. My kids are big into video games and we got a Wii for them for Christmas. Between Christmas and New Year's we were ALL playing it non-stop. At one point I laughed and said that I am going to have to treat myself for tendonitiis. My arm and lateral hip were sore from doing the bowling motion too much. The really cool thing was that we were all playing together, even my H was into it. The excitement eventually fades a few months down the road but enjoy the activity while it lasts. I see now that they have a new FIT package out where you can do yoga and a bunch of other stuff using some sensor mat. My friend and I were talking about chipping in and buying it together. I am all for anything that gets you up and moving and doing something that everyone in the house can be somewhat successful at.

Another similar type game we tried several years ago was the Eye toy for the Playstation. I don't know if they still make this. I think it was an early attempt at this type of technology. It had a little computer type camera that you set on top of the TV. The kids liked it because they could see themselves as they moved and played the games. It had a karate game where you used your hands to chop bad guys, a window washing game, bubble popping and something else. The key was you had to move more than just your thumbs.