Nathan:: A Dream Come True

Ever since Nathan did Mathobotix a few years back, he has wanted a Lego Mindstorms set. If he had continued with Mathobotix he would have needed his own set, but he did not continue. The set is $300- not cheap. We have wanted him to save his own money for it and he slowly has. Our kids sometimes want something and then they forget. Well, Nathan has consistently and persistently asked to get the Mindstorms set. He has asked grandparents, parents (heck, anyone) to get him this set.

After asking AGAIN on Wednesday night, Dan and I talked about it and decided we should let him get it. After all, we hadn't bought him anything for his 9th birthday and he had a lot saved in his bank account. So, on Thursday (after homework was completed) we took Nathan back to Mathobotix (which happens to sell the set- instead of waiting for it to be shipped to us) and we purchased the set. We then took Nathan to the bank and withdrew the money from his account. This was one happy boy!

 Nathan with $$ in hand

 Do I have enough?

 Daddy's new toy?

"Hand over the money & I will give you the set"

 The exchange is made

 "All mine- ha ha ha ha"

 "I'm Rich!"

As soon as Nathan took possession of his Mindstorms set, he was busy building & programming. Who knows if we will ever see him outside of this room again!