Wow, high praise indeed! I'm humbled by your enjoyment, and flattered by the fact that it inspired you to make an account! :)
This is actually my first proper game, so I'm very critical of what I've done, but I'm trying to learn a little more each day and hopefully once CK is done the next one will be much better! Fingers crossed, anyway!
Thank you for the glowing words, and detailed review - solo devs like myself live and die on positive reinforcement, so I shall plunge back into working on the update with renewed vigor and a smile on my face!
Oh, and tell your wife that Pixie gives her two thumbs up and is considering letting her share her ice cream ;)