Attempt #2: Wacom Bamboo Pen & Touch

To keep the story short and sweet, there ended up being a couple of issues with the Bamboo Pen. To avoid future messes, we called it an early birthday present to me, and we exchanged up upgraded to the Bamboo Pen & Touch. I am much more satisfied, and really happy. (I had a major Christmas meltdown last night over the problems. Wasn't a good time.)

But now it's all sorted out, and I can get back to enjoying my Christmas/Birthday toy!