Beanie Babies were popular when I was a young professional. I remember my coworkers with children sighing heavily when I asked what they were. And then they looked as befuddled as I when I asked the all-important question, “So what’s the big deal?” I remember thinking, “Thank goodness those will gone by the time I have kids.”
But it always something. Cabbage Patch Kids, Beanie Babies, and now Webkins.
The Webkins. They have arrived in our house. Neko found out about them through classmates who have older siblings. So far, the only online component Neko has uncovered is the fact that she can gaze at the whole product line in about two clicks.
I dread the moment when someone tells her there’s really more to it. And don’t go doing it thinking you’re all funny. You don’t want to mess with someone who’s been sleep-deprived for five years. I’m just a wee bit cranky.