I Wanna Be a Rock Star

For Jeff's birthday this year he got Rock Band. He was thrilled and I was happy to get him something he enjoys so much (with the help of the fantastic Kasey!) The unexpected consequence of this is Max's reaction. We knew he liked music, he is always drumming with sticks, pots, pans, anything really. He sings little songs to himself and when we would go to any store where they had Rock Band/ Guitar Hero stations he would cry if we didn't stop and cry when we left. But we were in no way prepared for the obsession that is Max and Rock Band. The first words he used to utter when he woke up were usually Dada or blanket or some other little noise, now all he says is "Want Rock Band." I truly must hear this at least 10-20 times a day. We have had a difficult hiding it from him. He know there are not many places where it can be and will search diligently. It is not that we don't want him to play, it is just not all day long every day. Before Rock Band he had an attention span of about 5 min. to any show, but Rock Band can last for hours (not kidding!!!) This boy loves his guitar and drums. He know when to start drumming on a song, and when to stop. He is obsessed. Were not quite sure how to proceed. Right now we only let him play when we want to play, but the consequence is constant whining. I am so glad that we have Rock Band, cause it really makes my boys happy, we just need to learn how to live with it.