Well, the kids grandma and grandpa send us a Christmas card today, and in it was a check from them, the kid'd uncle and greatgrandma too.

Jake's going to have enough to get his drum kit.  He knows, and he's incredibly excited.  When he first found out he said 'excuse me a moment', stepped out the back door and screamed 'YAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!' at the top of his lungs.  Then he got all of his sister's concert DVD's together and spent the rest of the evening watching the drummers on them and mimicking their actions.

He even went and cleaned his room earlier and has made a nook for his kit. 

So, tomorrow I'm going to deposit the check and keep an eye on our account....because as soon as it clears I'm going to order Jake his drum kit.  That way he'll have some Christmas vacation left in which to get in the habit of daily practice.

I know that there are DVD's for beginner drummers to watch that explain the basic beat patterns, but I'm slightly overwhelmed by the selection.  Does anyone have any suggestions for me? 

Thanks...and Jake thanks you too!