Well my wife messaged me and said I had a package. My heart filled with excitement. What could it be? Then she messaged "Are you making a bomb?...."

What? Can you send me a picture? "Sure" 4 arduous minutes past. My brain begins to struggle to find any association between my wish list and bomb-esque materials. Then I realize it's a... "pic sent"

It's confirmed. An Arduino Uno R3 controller with Sidekick basic kit! Joy! Happiness! Confused looks from my co-workers and a still confused wife.

After some internet assisted explanations my family began to pretend to understand what I received in the mail and why. My wife is still mad at my for how big of a smile I had on my face when I finally arrived home and saw the package. Now she tells me how she can't compete with a weird sounding electronics kit.

SMB1985 managed to do something that hasn't happened in a long time. They actually surprised me with a gift, and that gift has been something I was incredibly happy to receive. I will forever be grateful for this gift, and my wife will forever curse you for raising the bar! I only hope I did my giftee justice.

I have to add that this is my first year, and I have been thoroughly blown away!