My opinion, buy the thermometer because its for your kids but don't point it out. It would seem like trying to earn points. I would not pursue the speakers at all. Trying to be sweet will not get a good response right now.
Sorry to say but your thoughts are heavily on what she thinks right now. Are you finding it hard to detach?
M: 43 W: 43 Married 6 yrs. T: 7 yrs. Son 20, 18, 17, 15 yrs. (w/ Autism), 12, 10