The Newest White House Resident

Oh! In addition to Christmas, and moving in a snowstorm, over Winter Holiday we also aquired Mystic, a young (apx 6 mo) cat. She's really quite a nice cat, other than a habit of waking us up too early on weekends. Daughter was insistant that she wanted a cat but was very nervous around the cat when we met her at the animal shelter. We insisted that she be able to actually hold the cat on her lap before we agreed to adopt it. It was remarkable watching her screw up her courage and finally take her onto her lap (for a few seconds --- enough, anyway!). Since Mystic has been home with us, Daughter has become much more comfortable with the cat, so thus far I think it's been a good thing.