Umma | December 31, 2009
May love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life’s passing seasons
bring the best to you and yours!
Happy New Year!
Umma | December 29, 2009
I made my post-Christmas return to the office this morning. Other things got in the way yesterday.
While I was home yesterday I played over 2 HOURS on the Wii Fit. Oh my goodness is Monkey ever persistant. “Again!” “Pens! (penguins)” “Bird!” “Again!” “Again!” “Again!” “Again!” “Again!” Until Umma nearly collapsed. After watching us play we [...]
Umma | December 27, 2009
I know most people are glad to see the crazy season end but I really wish we could do Christmas morning again! Monkey had so much fun. He loved opening his presents. We heard several “Wow!”s. He loves his toys, he even enjoyed opening the clothing. Watching him have so much fun was totally worth [...]
Umma | December 22, 2009
I realized last night that, in all my eagerness to get Monkey excited about the pending visit from Santa Claus, I’ve left out the whole bit about good boys and girls getting presents from Santa. I decided to drop that little bomb on Monkey last night.
Umma: Is Santa going to bring you presents?
Monkey: Yesss!
Umma: You [...]
Umma | December 20, 2009
When Monkey responds positively to a question: “Yeah. Sure.”
When Monkey wants something: “What.” Umma responds: “What?” Monkey then tells or shows her what.
When Monkey wants to watch Toy Story or Toy Story: 2: “Buzz? Ok!”
When Monkey wants someone to follow him: “C’mere, c’mere” He bends over slightly and gently claps his hands together…like we do [...]
