We took the new van (“the ghost”) over to a nearby town to visit a Chuck E. Cheese restaurant. Not only did Corwin get to run himself ragged at the restaurant, but he was able to use the DVD in the van. This was very exciting for him. Why watching the same DVD he’s seen 10 or more times on a tiny screen was so a big thrill, but hey - it makes buying the van worthwhile!
I did enjoy the wireless headphones. It meant that Mom and I didn’t have to listen to the soundtrack for the DVD during the trip. Once Corwin had those on and the DVD running, he was in another world. A world of slack jawed, oblivious children. Mom, though, could listen to her radio while Corwin was in his video world.
Charles and Alice enjoyed the ride although they are not yet capable of appreciating the technological sophistication of modern automobile construction.