Just when you thought it would never happen...UPDATE!!!!

My Home Daycare...looking tidy! I seldom see it this way. This picture was, obviously, taken prior to Christmas...there is a whole lot more down there now. Including another, bigger, train activity table.

"Everybody loves surfin'.... " 

Kayden (one of the 4 children I care for) and Monica. Partners in crime! 

"Look, Mom...I found a tree and I can touch the top!" 

I think it's safe to say that Monica loves winter! 

Getting ready to be Mickey Mouse, at the end of January! I couldn't get this back off of her. 

"Catch that girl, err, mouse!"

Big and Little Mickey Mouse...my attempts at remaining out of pictures backfires everytime! 

Mmmm...nothing like lazing back with a good bowl of popcorn and watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. 

For those who actually still check this blog...

Here's a worthwhile update. Pictures and everything!

I'm not sure what to report. Not much new is going on. Christmas is over, but Monica is still singing "Santa Claus is Coming to Town". To which I tell her that he won't be coming until next Christmas. And, this we know for certain. He has to come back and pick up his hat!

Monica is starting to use the potty. I'm not heavy into the potty training, yet. I'm just letting it be her idea, right now. Anyone who knows Monica knows that this is the best approach for everything. If it isn't her idea she is certainly not going to do it. Usually, each evening after supper she asks to use the toilet and continues to do so every half an hour leading up to bedtime. Sometimes she goes, sometimes she doesn't. I think she just likes to sing our song.."When you gotta go, gotta go, gotta go-o you know how to pee and poo. Sit on the toilet like a grown up would and see what we can do-do-do-do..." Courtesy of Blue's Clues.

The daycare is back in full swing. One little guy still hasn't started, but everyone else is back. I'm going to be adding a couple days a month with 2 of the boys. Their mom's work schedule has changed, but they really are no trouble and the extra bit of income will help in saving money, so I can take time off when the new baby comes.

In early March, we (Celebration Folk Group) will be attending and performing at TeleMiracle, in Saskatoon. I'm quite excited about it, but I won't be surprised if we get the prized slot at 2AM! I'm mainly just kidding about that. If I remember correctly, the actual TeleMiracle cast members provide the majority of the "through the night" entertainment. However, if anyone is going to get the priviledge to join them, it will be us! Once we find out when we will be playing, I'll let everyone know. So, check back for details!

I think I'm going to end it here. Today is Levi's 7th Birthday party. So, we have a busy day ahead and Monica can't wait!

For anyone trying to comment that can't...I'm trying out something new. I've been getting a lot of odd, anonymous comments. I'm getting tired of having to go through and delete any unwelcome comments. So, now, anyone who comments has to be a member of my blog. So far, Gammy is my only member. For now, feel free to email any comments to me. I would still love to hear from everyone!

Take care.

-Denise

*UPDATE: I have just sent some invitations to become contributors of this blog. If I missed you, and you would like to contribute, send me an email. I sent one out to about 10 or so people. Thanks!