When I was a kid I loved coming home and watching cartoons--three of them to be exact--before doing my homework. I actually convinced my mom that they were a necessary part of brain relaxation after a long day at school before delving into more brain activity called homework. (This from a first grader! I'm in trouble if Gusi follows in my footsteps.)
As I grew older the cartoons gave way to game shows. One of my favorites was "Jeopardy", and not just the every day, run of the mill shows but the special episodes for elementary school students, high school students and college students. The questions were all geared toward what they knew (or were supposed to know) so they all usually got a chance to score.
So, in my day dreaming state that long stop lights usually provoke, I thought, how great would it be to have a special episode just for moms! I, of course, would be one of the three contestants--it's my day dream after all--and I would be at Sony Entertainment Studios in Culver City waiting for my big break.
After the brief introductions the show would begin.
Alex: MamaGus, you have control of the board.
Me: Thanks Alex. I'll take the "Gusi Habits" category for $100 please.
Alex: The toilet bowl brush.
Me: (Buzz) What is Gusi's new walking stick to be used around the house?
Alex: You are correct!
Alex: Select again.
Me: "Gusi Habits" for $200 please Alex.
Alex: Dirty dish towels.
Me: (Buzz) What is Gusi's favorite thing to hide under when playing Peek-a-Boo?
Alex: Correct again!
Alex: Select again.
Me: "Gusi Habits" for $300 please Alex.
Alex: The door bell.
Me: (Buzz) What does Gusi need to ring every time, at least once, when either entering or exiting the house?
Alex: Correct MamaGus!
Alex: Select again.
Me: "Gusi Habits" for $400 please Alex.
Alex: Because he uses the water to wash his hands.
Me: (Buzz) Why do I need to get a toilet bowl lock?
Alex: Correct again
Alex: Would you like to finish out the category MamaGus?
Me: Yes, please, Alex.
Alex: "Gusi Habits" for $500...because he is teething.
Me: (Buzz) Why do I have dark circles under my eyes this week?
Alex: Correct! You swept through the entire category, congratulations!
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