updates

• Kitten now has a name: Theodore.
• We saw "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel -- oh crap, how is that spelled? -- Squeakquel" today. My analysis: Alvin is an alcoholic. Theodore is a TOTAL enabler. Simon is trying to deal as best he can. It's tough to watch.
• Both the girls are sick. Bright pink cheeks, fevers, malaise.
• We are not among the group of neighbors who put out luminaria. I feel like a failure. Our neighborhood is like something from a movie, and we are the hillbillies who move in and wreck it. (Except our neighbors are all super nice, other than the mayor who lets his dog poop in our yard.)
• My Effexor is working well but I have had approx. 3 sips of Baileys and I feel like I had better stop. 
• Our kitten has an anal leakage problem... I am really hoping he outgrows that. It would be so great if he did. But due to his "special needs" he's incredibly cuddly so I guess a little anal leakage is worth it. Except for how every time you cuddle him you get a poop smear on your clothes. NOT REALLY! It's not actually every time.
• I got a vintage giant metal desk and a rockin' 1969 desk chair at the thrift store for $43 including tax. It is SO COOL. I can't wait to show you. I got it a week or so ago but I have been all busy and whatnot.
• The boys' babas are tied up with string and hanging with their stockings! They kissed them goodbye and seemed fine! We'll see how bedtime goes, but I'm SO proud of them.\
• Merry Christmas! I love Christmas Eve. Sigh.