What is a "DS"?

Ok, so, I'm a little dated...but for the longest I could not figure out what Beth (another adoptive Mami) was talking about when she was sharing on her blog how she rewarded her children with time on their "DS"- with the pics I guessed that it was some gadget similar to the gameboy.

Before Andrew graduated, I talked with Ben about getting Andrew one for a gift for his graduation. He totally opposed it at first. After he told me how much they were, I agreed...he's just in kindergarten...that's way too much money!

We have the LeapFrog LeapMax; but they don't play that too much. I thought if they began playing something like the gameboy or computer game that it might exercise a part of their brain that maybe we weren't by doing worksheets, etc. We window shopped anyways...and once I saw SuperMario Bros...I had flashbacks of when I was in highschool and me and my brother spent hours at a time trying to conquer the monsters to save the princess...I had an idea! We could get it as a prize, but also a family toy!

However, what games would be age-appropriate for them? I bought the Mario Bros but that is so difficult for him that he gets easily frustrated and quits! Zelda has too many phrases in it that must be read...It's not even fun for me. So, Beth, if you are out there...what games did you get for Jessica and Joaquin? Or if anyone else has any ideas? Leave me some comments...

Well, we are using it as a reward for good behavior with Andrew. Tatiana and Diego are using the Leapster & LeapMax Leapster. I am excited that Diego is actually playing with it too. And he's even using the pencil to try to write! Yea! He is a little stubborn and will not listen to us when we try to explain how to play a certain learning game. Tatiana is a quick learner! She is able to identify her numbers, now we are beginning on addition and subtraction facts!