Thursday, August 16, 2001

Sorry about last night, every once and a while my computer has to remind me that I assembled it and I faked my way through it. Everything in this beast was either taken from an old machine or part of some closeout sale. I didn’t even name it. The case was a $35 as-is close out I think because it’s purple. Upon seeing the new housing Maggie declared that its name was Barney. The cdrom drive I had was and is beige and she wants to paint it green. (like Barney’s tummy) I know, its no wonder this thing acts up, but it works like a champ MOST of the time. But its back and so am I. Katie and Max have some sort of stomach fungus so last night was a barrel of laughs. Will the ecstasy of parenthood never cease? Back to Maggie, a good one Tuesday and I wasn’t around to see it. After a picnic in the backyard, Liza asked Katie to watch Max while she cleaned up. Utilizing her gnat like attention span Kate quickly drifted from her duty and went back to the tire swing. As Liza looked outback she saw Maggie pick max up and carry him toward the house. She opened the basement door, set him inside, and scrambled back to her play area. Liza put him down for his nap and looked out to see Katie frantically looking for her brother. Maggie in a surprising flash of goodwill told on herself but had no idea where he went after she crammed him in the stairwell. She went back to her dolls and Katie shifted into full panic. Luckily Liza cut it off before the tears started and all was again well. Hey, uh oh. There is a new noise coming from inside the case so I think it’s time for a peek. Last time I had a new noise there was a juice box straw buzzing in the exhaust fan. I’ll let you know. 12:00:00 AM    says you