well kids, it's been a little while. 
i've been a wee bit busy/stressed/exhausted/stressed for a number of reasons, not the least of which is...

that's right!!!  my boys are swimmers!!!!!!
we're at about 15 weeks.  
monique's doing great (aside from a fairly constant flow of vomit...  i mean, my god, it's like "the 
exorcist" ...).  strong heartbeat.  fingers and toes all accounted for (that goes for all three of us - we don't  live in a great neighbourhood).  no tail to speak of. ditto for hooves (
mum).
everyone happy.  back with art in the next couple of weeks...