I loathe Monopoly. I never win. Bill is ruthless and Brendan is a chip off of the old block. However, it's one of the few games that they love to play. We got a new, updated version of the game for Christmas. And we like to play games on Sunday afternoon, so I suffer through quietly.
Yesterday, I beat Bill and Brendan at Monopoly! And let me tell you, they are sore losers! A few things changed. I didn't play the role of banker. I got to go first, and Bill kept hitting Chance and Community Chest. he got the worst run of cards I've ever seen. I tried really hard not to gloat. Once Brendan was out, Bill didn't want to play anymore. He just gave up the way he never lets me do when I'm losing. But it was enough for me.
We definitely need som new games. Brendan and I have been playing Rummikub,which we also got for Christmas, almost every night before bed. But I want to get the Settlers of Catan for Brendan's birthday. Becca introduced it to us while we were staying in Bandera, and we both really enjoyed it.
BTW - Bill interviewed for a job when we stopped over in Dallas on our way home for the holidays. He was offered the job and we seriously considered it. It was a way for us to get back to Texas. But after lots of praying and deliberating, we both agreed that it was a mediocre job, with mediocre pay, and neither of us was excited about moving back to DFW. So Bill turned it down. I know God has a plan for us. Something better will come along. I just have to be patient.
