Hey, don't panic, there's usually an easy fix! Maybe try unplugging the console for a couple of minutes, then plug it back in and try to sync again. Old school reset sometimes does the trick. Keep us posted!
Oh snap, congrats on the new Wii! You gotta get Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. It's like THE adventure game for Wii and uses motion controls pretty well. Have fun!
Wii Sports & Mario Kart Wii didn't need insane graphics to be insanely fun. Sure you look at some games now and it's like, ew, what's with these pixels. But then again, Wii bowling nights are still unbeatable.