Yes, it's nice to have helpers like them... I'm sure Santa will reward them at Christmas!

Pouncer, Lily is very sorry that her meowmie is always so busy now, and that you're missing her pics. She's missing you, too!

Corinna, my back is doing a bit better, at least the kind of pain has changed! For a couple of weeks now, I'm in pain during the night, and I'm starting to believe that it will never fully recover. But it's better than it's been before the surgery. Thanks for asking.

Kirsten