Pretty difficult to tell “loud” from a video?
I mean, we’ve had actual measured dB from at least a couple of users.
Either way - enjoyed the write up, @jamingaroutte! I’ve discovered posting from ones phone leads to less verbose post. Works for me at least. 
Can’t believe you had the willpower to hold off playing for so long! The videos with your kids so excited definitely must have made the wait so worth it!