Now that I have a minute...

We'll bring that down to a few seconds.

Monica is happily watching "Zooboomafoo", but the distractions, still, do not last long with her. I remember people saying, "Just wait until she's a year old and walking, then she'll entertain herself more...". I'm sure these people have never encountered a "Monica". Oh well, she's still the most wonderful part of my day, even if that day is in constant fast forward.

So, what's new? Well, I'm still struggling to find time to put more pictures up here. Not having the picture program on my home computer really makes it difficult. Also, the camera is not working well, and I just haven't found the time to explore it's problems. It may be just that it needs new batteries, but, honestly, when I do get a moment, the camera is never at the top of my list of things to get done.

Anyway, since I don't think I will be posting pictures before Christmas...I can hear the "boos"...I'll at least let everyone know that Andy was right (now that's a phrase I rarely get a chance to use...:P). Monica was "Winnie the Pooh" for Halloween. My New Year's resolution will be to update this blog more often. Complete with pictures.

Other than that, Monica is really good at walking (frontwards and backwards). She spins, dances, jumps, walks with her hands clasped behind her back and has perfected the art of yelling "MUM!!" Sometimes I get the nice, sweet "mum, mum, mum..." as she follows me around the house, but mostly I hear it in the form of a very determined scream.

I'm sure I have more interesting stuff to post, but I can never think of any of it when I actually sit at the computer. Anyway, Monica is threatening to shut off the computer, so I'll say "so long". He, he, he...now she's walking around the room with her hands clasped behind her back as though she's conducting an inspection.

As I shared with Jennelle, this morning, I don't send out Christmas cards...so Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone! Just in case I don't update, again, before Christmas!

-Denise & Monica

So..."where are those darn pictures?"...you ask?

Well, I took a few really good shots, but, and I know this will surprise no one, the camera, for some unforeseen reason, decided to not focus and tint everything in a lovely shade of red! I have considered posting them, which I still may, but I don't want anyone to end up needing glasses after viewing them. We did get some nice shots of Monica and her cousins, which turned out well, but since my photo program is on Grammy's and Bumpa's (Grampa...I don't think I have referred to him as Bumpa)computer, I don't find it so easy to update this blog with pictures. I will though. Possibly tonight after church!!

You know what would be fun? To get back into the Halloween mood...why doesn't everyone (yes, even you b0rt) try to guess what Monica dressed up as? Then, after we've done that...you can guess what Isaac dressed up as! Or...we could all just wait to see the photos. Either or, but I still think a little game might be fun, but well, I'm a mom to a 1 year old. Everyday is a game...so....

Anywho, I don't want to bore anyone with mudane details of my life...;)...b0rt! Not much has happened anyway. Monica is not sleeping any better, but I have found creative ways to cope with it. However, Miss Magoo is getting far more sleep than her mother. At least she's no longer having screaming fits.

Here's hoping everything is well with you. Just think...Christmas is just around the corner!!! Monica should enjoy it a lot more this year. Last year she was not very sure what was going on. So, anyone we come to visit, make sure your Christmas tree is bolted to the floor!

-Denise & Monica