awwww ... that just stinks!

Declan, who has never been able to save more than $5, managed to work and save since April enough money to buy an IPod Touch for himself. We are so very proud of him and purchased a case to help protect it as a reward.

He is just tickled and has eagerly been awaiting the arrival of his device since we ordered it on Black Friday. He has been so hyped up about it all week, insisting that I check the tracking every single day. Sometimes more than once. We followed it from China to Alaska to New Jersey, where it stayed longer than planned, and then Framingham, MA. Finally, today, it arrives here. Well let me correct that statement ... the box arrives. Empty.

He was crushed.

Somewhere someone is walking around with a brand new IPod Touch that has "Declan Godbout" inscribed on the back. They have no idea how hard he worked and for how long. It just stinks. Steve did an amazing job squawking at FedEx and pleading Declan's case to Apple for a speedy replacement. Declan, feeling very loved and protected, was extraordinarily grateful.

Yes Apple is sending a replacement. Maybe they will toss in a little ITunes gift-card for his troubles.