So as to what I've been up to lately... well, the Bug and I have been spending two glorious weeks with Nana. It's been nice to have so many extra pairs of hands to tend to the Bug. I learned to knit. Got to bond with my little sis. It stinks that we only get to do this once every year. She's seventeen now, and a really cool person, and we've had a blast going to the museum, shopping, and nursemaiding my brother who just had tonsil surgery.

What else... we took the Bug to the zoo the day before Christmas. Supposedly she's starting to understand the difference between animate and inanimate things now. She did stare at the flamingoes with much interest. Then she fell asleep in her stroller, but who can blame her. She has also learned to wave hello and goodbye. It's not really a wave at this point, more of a "hail" gesture with her entire arm, but it's absolutely adorable.

Anyway, I promised randomness, and I believe I have delivered. I don't have a whole lot of coherent thoughts about the new year yet, or the time to make them coherent, but just wanted to give a little sampling. The new year isn't really new, it's just sort of a continuation of where we were a few days ago, but at the same time it's a good time to pause and take stock. I like the direction we're going.

Wishing all of you a peaceful and fulfilling 2006.