a boy and his pony

This story, taken from a blog I like to browse every once in a while (and, yes, it's worth your time to browse it too...it will heighten your appreciation for history), made me:

1. Tear up.
2. Laugh out loud.
3. Desire to get a pony for my kids one day.
   and
   
4. Resolve not to complain quite so much about my cat being in heat.