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A Lie.

nobody@vox.com(Deanna) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:51:41 -0230

On the way home from daycare a few weeks ago, Alex and I heard a song on the radio by Simple Plan called "Your Love Is A Lie". In one of those awkward moments only your child can manipulate you into, he asked "what does he mean mommy?" So I explai...

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Viruses and Volleyball

nobody@vox.com(Deanna) — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:39:32 -0330

What a fun New Year. Everyone had a cold from November until the beginning of February. Between Sarah and Samantha there have been four ear infections. Samantha woke up Wednesday night with the stomach flu (and the mess on her and the bed to prov...

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Funny Bugs Graduating

nobody@vox.com(Deanna) — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 11:00:00 -0330

Alex's "Funny Bugs" class graduated today. They all did some of the routines they''ve been working on and stood up for medals when it was all complete. Then to end the session the celebrated with some drinks and cookies. His friend Aiden from da...

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Daycare First Day

nobody@vox.com(Deanna) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:31:06 -0330

Alex started daycare today. He is only in part time but we are hoping a full time position will come up soon. He's been there twice to help him transition and loved it. The first time we went he waited patiently in the office with me while I sett...

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Submarines, Glasses and Ice Cream

nobody@vox.com(Deanna) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:49:59 -0230

The long awaited and much sought after eye appointment for Sarah was this morning. She is very impared in both eyes but the good news is that glasses will most likely do the trick. If they do, she won't require surgery. She actually enjoys the ey...

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I Got You Mommy

nobody@vox.com(Deanna) — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 22:51:25 -0230

When our night time ritual was coming to a close, Alex and I tried to get off his bed at the same time and somehow I managed to bump him such that his forehead took a smack off Joe's knee. It was a good crack and I felt so bad :( As I cuddled h...

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I wish I could fly a kite

nobody@vox.com(Deanna) — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 22:44:06 -0230

Weeks ago I showed Alex how to blow on a dandilion and make a wish. So today, while waiting in the yard with me for Joe, he picked one... blew on it and as the seeds flew around said "I wish I could fly a kite".... it was adorable. After everyo...

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Little Gym Graduation

nobody@vox.com(Deanna) — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:08:12 -0230

Alex graduated from his class at the Little Gym this week. We were encouraged to bring along anyone who'd like to see him show all the progress he'd made and cheer while he got his ribbon. Joe, the twins, Jen and I all went. Alex was over tired an...

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Gulliver's Cabin

nobody@vox.com(Deanna) — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:16:36 -0230

Over the last few weekends I've managed to get the kids to my folks place at least twice. The first time was just a visit for the day but the second time was for the Lobster Boil and we stayed overnight... thats right - while other people (mom ...

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Alex Stew

nobody@vox.com(Deanna) — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 23:29:27 -0230

The kids play at my feet in the kitchen at lot. At Dan's that opens a whole new world of things they can get into because his kitchen is more "open concept" than my old cupboards were. Here is a picture of Alex, who put himself into a crock pot an...

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