The perfect gift

Kenji and Big Brother are a match made in heaven. They are so much alike though, that whenever Kenji is feeling bad, Big Brother gets uncomfortable too. And lately Kenji has had very few bright spots, to put it mildly... Much to our regret our eldest boy suffers visibly from having his ill papa around.

With Saint Nicholas in mind, Kenji confides his plan to me. He might not be able to fulfill Big Brother's desires when it comes to playing and frolicking with him, but he can whisper his boy's biggest wish in my ear. I'm the saint, remember? So Kenji orders a miniature Lightning McQueen, Big Brother's favorite Cars character.
After searching for weeks  (really, how hard can it be to buy thé most popular toy car among three-year olds?), I had to tell Kenji I his plan was a no go - until I finally spotted one this morning. I tricked Little Brother in looking the other way, hurried to the cash register and texted Kenji the minute I stood outside again. He instantly replied and I could sense his enthusiasm from a distance.

When Kenji peeked inside the plastic bag I saw such a priceless smile on this face! At this point I don't know who is going to be happier with Lightning McQueen in a few days, father or son.