Monthly Archives: September 2006

Does gravity apply to children?

Posted on September 16, 2006 by egg

Xavier experimented with gravity just now by tossing himself down a flight of stairs. When he got to the bottom, he decided that he didn’t like that at all and scared his mom and big brother a whole bunch. Dad … Continue reading →

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Xavier in a full size bed

Posted on September 16, 2006 by egg

Xavier survived his first night in a big kid bed. Since he no longer stays in his crib, we moved him into Oskar’s old baby bed and he did okay. For whatever reason, he can’t open the door to his … Continue reading →

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Little Houdini

Posted on September 15, 2006 by egg

Xavier has become quite the little escape artist. Last night when we cried for a bottle we heard some serious crying, then it got softer as he discovered his piano and the door knob. Yep, that’s right, he’s out when … Continue reading →

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Misc

Posted on September 14, 2006 by egg

The Sun appears to be returning today – lifting that darkeness finally! Gretchen heads back to the doctors today to get some follow-up information on why she’s been so tired and seems to be getting over her cold/sickness/allergies thing. Xavier’s … Continue reading →

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Joined a Gym

Posted on September 11, 2006 by egg

I joined Gretchen’s Gym today – and so far I’m getting close to 185lbs on South Beach. And while we’re talking about health and general well being, Gretchen’s hacking cough seems to be going away.

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Happy Birthday

Posted on September 11, 2006 by egg

Happy Birthday Chris. Oskar is the student of the week this week so he’s off to school this morning with a stuffed animal, a favorite book and of course his snack and everything else you need for Kindergarten.

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Irish Fest

Posted on September 10, 2006 by egg

Yesterday (and for the rest of this rainy weekend) is Irish Fest at the Catholic Church in West Dundee. We went yesterday and although I didn’t get too many pictures, I snapped a few of the boys and posted a … Continue reading →

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Misc

Posted on September 9, 2006 by egg

Chris left yesterday for a weekend in Virginia and Oskar and I attended the Ice-Cream Social at Dundee Highlands. Dairy Queen provided the ice cream for $1.50 each and generally it looked like a good time was had by all. … Continue reading →

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Misc

Posted on September 4, 2006 by egg

I survived another two Chicago Autocross events. I finished poorly overall in both, but am starting to feel like I know the car. Chris had an alignment put on the car based on someone else’s recommendations (who is currently running … Continue reading →

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