Simple pleasures

Ryanne got a clock radio when she started school. Well, she got Chrys' old clock radio from college. When Corin started school, he got a Ninjago mini figure alarm clock. Turns out, it wasn't the same. He has been really irritating his sister by running into her room to have a "dance party" with her radio and Nevin. I casually mentioned to Chrys that it would go a long way toward family peace if we just got him a cheap clock radio. Chrys carted one on Amazon and waited because I was going to let Corin pick one at Target. I forgot; Chrys checked out. 

His clock radio arrived today. After commenting on how far clock radio technology had come, we gave it to Corin. He was so excited. Ninjago was displaced and the clock was installed. He's channel surfing to keep the music continuous while he "dances" around his room. 

He was so happy. He said he felt like he was almost going to cry because people do that sometimes when they are really happy. His voice wavered. I almost feel bad that we put it off this long. I'm almost more sad that we didn't save it until his birthday. I suddenly think it would have been way better than any Skylanders or RC helicopters that might come his way. It has made his day. 

It's the little things. I am so glad we were able to give him this relatively small thing. I ams even more thrilled that just being able to have music and dance whenever he wants it brings him such joy. May the simple things carry him far in life...