Jon received a generous gift of money this Christmas from friends of ours. They said he could spend it on whatever he would like. Jon's first choice was to update his supply of marble mazes. His old ones were fixed again and again and it truly was a labour of love as his Dad repaired those splintered marble mazes. After numerous throws they just can't be fixed anymore, if only Jon could understand this. So Jon 'went shopping' and ordered two new marble mazes. A kind gentleman agreed to build them when John approached him with a broken marble maze in hand. In fact he built a few extra and we purchased them all. Jon has only 1 for now, the rest are hidden away until needed. You should have seen the joy on his face when he saw his new marble maze..his hands fluttered wildly, he looked at me with a wide grin and made grunting sounds of joy! The rest of the evening was spent rolling those marbles over and over again. He was so fun to watch!
OH so fun! I saw something similar that I thought he would like awhile back...
ReplyDeleteIt makes me think that you are not alone in wanting Jon to have the things that makes him smile. So wonderful that you have an extra tucked away.
Lovella, the extras tucked away have already been put to use.
Deletewonderful that those marble mazes bring him joy and a smile!
ReplyDeleteEllen, the joy and smiles are priceless!
DeleteHow fun for Jon to have a store of mazes to keep him happy and busy. We all love to provide fun things for our kids and grandkids and it's so wonderful when you can hit on just the thing they want the most.
ReplyDeleteBev, marble mazes are definetly on Jon's top 'most wanted' list these days.
DeleteLast week I found Scot's marble case from when he was in elementary school....your Jon would love them! He is such a fun loving guy.....he knows what he likes and you and John know how to make him happy. We all enjoy a new puzzle or game!:)
ReplyDeleteKathy, you bet our Jon would like them..he never has enough marbles!
DeleteIt's so good to see Jonathan so happy!
ReplyDeleteI agree!
DeleteAww.... If only all of us could keep that childlike ability to have such joy in the simple things of life!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you could replace what has given Jon so much pleasure ! That first marble maze was surely an inspired purchase, wasn't it ! and what foresight you had on buying several this time! you are counting on them all being needed ?? smile
Yes Julie, I think they will all be needed..on a rotation basis:)
DeleteGood to see that Jon has his marbles...I've lost mine!
ReplyDeleteOcean Soul, want me to help you find them?? We keep a few extra around if you need some:)
DeleteI love what Ocean Soul said..It's fun watching the interaction of you and Jon and Kaila...Amazing how you continue to support the family...I think retirement should be considered in my future.
ReplyDeleteBy all means Marg..you must consider retirement, it's the best:)
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