Crib Boot Camp

Way up there on my list of New Years Resolutions is to transition Arnold from the swing/bed in our room to his own room an crib.
He has been up every hour or two and I (we) need some sleep AND he could roll out of his swing any day now (surrounding it with pillows on the floor doesn't seem like the most responsible option).

So, night #1 - 2 hours in crib. He awoke at 9:30 pm and I gave up for the night. Night #2 (last night)- 2 hours on the front end (our bed in the middle) and almost 5 hours after putting him back at 2 am.

Of course, then there's the totally irrational anxiety of wondering if he is still breathing, etc. I think I'm going to buy a wireless webcam so I can see him ALL the time on my iPhone.

New Year... More sleep?

Tired Toddler

Maybe she has grown accustom to sleeping in this position.

Almost Home

After a nice Christmas in Alabama and another 14 hours on the road, we are almost home. Brad, again, drove the entire way. I got some sleep and dogs and Emma Claire and Arnold slept soundly - better than they do normally. Now they are awake and calm. Emma Claire says "I made it light in here" (the sun is up now).
We are loaded to the rim with the Santa goods. There is one packed away toy that spontaneously "yee-hawed" a number of times in the first hour of our drive. Thank goodness he went to sleep.
We had a good trip, but it is always good to be home sweet home. Wondering how much snow is in our driveway to dig through.
Looking forward to posting our photos maybe later today.

White Christmas in Alabama

The snow followed us to Alabama. What a surprise to wake up to a beautiful white Christmas morning!

Trash

We are nearing Alabama. About an hour and a half from home. Emma Claire and Arnold slept through the night (as did I). Brad drove the entire way.
I asked Emma Claire to look out the window of the car and tell me what looks different (getting at the lack of snow). Her response was "trash". Yes, there is way more litter here.

And... We're Off!

At last, shell on top of the wagon, kids - check, dogs - check (I actually did double check to make sure we had loaded the dogs). Headed South.
Emma Claire has been ready to go to Alabama since she woke up this morning. She got a new suitcase from santa's Minnesota drop off and was thrilled to pack it.
Since we started our trek at 7:15 tonight (one hour ago) she has asked multiple times "where is Alabama" - far, Emma Claire. As we drove out of the neighborhood, she pointed to each house, saying "that's not Alabama". She also said "I bet Rowie will have fishes"!
Arnold screamed for the first hour. Finally, both kids are sound asleep. Emma Claire said "I am so cozy, mama". Arnold looks pretty cozy, too, despite his objection to the situation at first. Sophie and Rudy, too, - cozy.
Listening to our book on CD, although I am going to get some sleep.

Junie B: Jingle Bell, Batman Smells

Brad and I took Emma Claire to her first play this Sunday at Hopkins Stages Theater. A performance of Junie B's Jungle Bells, Batman Smells.

I thought it was really cute. Junie B (I have since learned) is a book series about a 1st grader. The play was probably a little over Emma Claire's head (the kindergartners and above who are familiar with the books could appreciate it), but Emma Claire loved it anyway. She sat quietly most of the time and just watched. She did try to wiggle out of her seat once (because Tuna and Bean didn't have room...).

At the end, she kept asking to "come back again". I think we will do that.

Santa 2010

I took Emma Claire and Arnold to Macy's 8th floor "A Day in the Life of an Elf" yesterday. I have been trying to get Emma Claire excited (at least not afraid) to see Santa for some time now. She enjoyed the display, but kept asking "Is Santa here?". Poor Emma Claire has lots of Santa anxiety. So, I didn't force the issue and Emma Claire chose NOT to sit on (or get near) Santa's lap. (anyone remember last year?... (on right))

Arnold didn't seem to mind the big guy (as you can see). Emma Claire stood in a corner of the room (as far away as she could get without leaving the room). She did, however, tell me to make sure I told Santa that she wanted "a pink necklace and a pink bracelet" (which I did). She panicked when we left the room, afraid that I didn't get that message to him.

Maybe next year...

Grace Place Christmas Program 2010

At last... I had a child in the church Christmas program! I have been so excited about this service since Emma Claire started Grace Place this fall.

We did our best to get primo seats. I guess you have to camp out to get front row. We managed a few rows back on the end.

The toddlers come in for just a few simple songs and then make their exit. They are always the hit of the show, because it is inevitable that someone will say something funny over the singing. This year, there were a couple of "Hi Mommies" and one big "NO" between songs. Typical.

Emma Claire actually stood there and sang and did the motions. She has been singing away at home lately. She loves the Christmas songs. So, between the church program and her school program, she has got them down and there is no doubt in her mind as to what Christmas is about - "Baby Jesus birthday".

I will hopefully post the video soon. In the meantime, here are some pictures... (of the program, along with some photos in front of our tree).

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The Bickersons: Christmas song for Emily

The Bickersons: Christmas song for Emily

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Brad's dad called me last night and said "So, you lived through your first REAL Minnesota blizzard" - I did, and lived to tell about it.

My 6th winter here and I have learned that things rarely stop because of snow - even when there is a lot if it. People still go to work, grocery stores still have bread and eggs on the shelves, roads and sidewalks are plowed - people (or crazies like Whitney and I) even still get out for 5am runs.

However, what happened yesterday was a little different. It was like nothing I have ever seen. It just kept snowing and snowing and snowing. 17 inches and 4 shoveling sessions (compliments of Brad - I bet he spent 4-5 hours out there shoveling - super husband, in my opinion - The photo of him shoveling at top was round 1. By the time he finished, there was at least 2 more inches on the driveway), it stopped. Everything seemed to come to a halt. The metro transit system even shut down. Sil-Pro Christmas party cancelled (along with seemingly every other event in the cities). That just doesn't happen often around here.

I am thankful I didn't need to get anywhere. Have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed the day from the comfort of my warm home (for which I am also very thankful) with family in jammies all day. We watched Christmas movies on the couch and baked cookies as we watched the snow pile up to the point that the snow banks were at the height of the kitchen window-

what could be better than that?

NOW we are looking at a few days of MAYBE getting to a high of 0.

(Photo of the "Boat Ride" we went on in Emma Claire's rocker)

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Closure

I went for a follow up with my hemotologist, Dr. Morton, yesterday. I don't know that I've talked about her at all or not, but I love her. She is young and she is British, so has the nice accent. But, more than that, she is one smart woman. She knows her stuff and has given me outstanding care throughout this whole ordeal.

Anyway, I got lots of good news at my visit with Dr. Morton yesterday. My last ultrasound is clear, I can come off the coumadin and I don't need to follow up with her again (unless I have another pregnancy, or problems). So, I now feel closure to the health issues that have made for an eventful year. I am looking forward to a 2011 that is fairly "uneventful". I have a new appreciation of good health and am thankful every day that I am, once again, "normal".

4 Month Visit With Doc Hobbs

The Stats...

Weight: 12 lbs. 12 oz. (41%)

Height: 25 1/2 inches (67%)

Head: 16 3/4 inches (50%)

The shots are never fun, but Arnold cried for about 10 seconds and was then over it and back to his smiley self. Developing as he should be.

Talked mostly to Dr. Hobbs about SLEEP (or lack of in our household)... Plan: Arnold to his room in the New Year. Emma Claire back in her bed ASAP (try a "rewards" or "pass" system). Will keep you posted!

Gingerbread House 2010

Brad and Emma Claire built a gingerbread house this weekend. Not every daddy would build a cardboard platform, carefully designed and painted to look like snow with a moat - complete with a bridge (how else would you get into the house???) - for their little girl's gingerbread house :-).

"I'm Not Sassy"

Yesterday at pick up from Calvary, I am going through the usual battle with Emma Claire to get her coat on so we can go home.

"Emma Claire, you need to stop being sassy". Her reply: "I am NOT being sassy, I am being whiiiny".

Re-Re and His Legs

Poor Rudy woke up Monday morning with aproblem in his hind legs. They just weren't working all of the sudden. He could hobble around a bit, but his paws just drag when he tries to walk. He wouldn't eat or drink or go potty before I went to work. I let him out back and he just sat in the middle of the yard in the snow. I decided to leave him home and check back at lunch. After a morning of anxiety, I found out Whitney was home sick from work (not thankful she was sick, but happy she was home). She came to the rescue and checked in on Rudy and took him home with her for the afternoon and pampered him with love, Christmas music and hot dogs :-)

I left work early and took him to the vet. Basically, they think it is definitely a nerve issue, but not sure the cause. He is lacking "proprioception" (a word takes me back to kinesiology in college) in his hind legs, but he does have some feeling (pulls away when pinched). The vet gave us a muscle relaxor and anti-inflammatory med and said to see how he does the next few days.

Two days later, things are looking up. I was really worried. Rudy was pretty pitiful there for a while. I saw a tiny bit of improvement yesterday and today he is getting back to his normal self. Even able to go up and down the stairs.

Although the attention I give our pooches lately is less, and they do drive me bananas some days, I do love our dogs. So does Emma Claire and, no doubt, Arnold. I am so happy Rudy is not permanently crippled.

Hand Me Downs

The coat Emma Claire is wearing was mine at her age - she wore it to brunch at the Women's Club last weekend. Emma Claire thought that was pretty neat. Hard to believe I was ever that size!

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Birthdays: Tuna and Bean

Emma Claire: "Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday Tuna and Beeean. Happy birthday to you". (they are 2 :-)

"Up Shoes"

Emma Claire had a few good one-liners during the Macy's Parade last week. She had on her ballet shoes for her dancing most of the time. She needed her "pom-poms" as soon as she saw the cheerleaders (her pom-pom is a gold and maroon Gophers pom from a game earlier this year - hey, there's an idea for Christmas...). She asked brad to "Hold me up like the cheerleaders" - which thrilled both of us!

When the Rockettes did their thing, Emma Claire quickly said "oh, I need my up shoes" and ran back to her room and returned with the red snow white high heels for her dancing - can't be a Rockette in flats!

I Love My Feet

Arnold's new "thing" is holding onto his feet and rolling from side to side - so cute :-)

Uggggh

Just erased all my photos on our shutterfly site on accident! All it took was one click of my mouse and...POOF. Working on getting them all back up - a fairly easy fix, just takes some time. They go back to 2008, so it will take a bit and the links on my previous posts may not work, but I intend to fix it. Soooo mad at myself!!!

Arnold - 4 Months

Hard to believe it has been 4 months! Arnold is growing quickly. He is such a sweet little guy. He has found his voice and enjoys using it. Lots of squeals and cooing. He likes to talk back to you. Many, many smiles with two sweet dimples. Found his feet and loves them - even managed to get one in his mouth yesterday.

Loves his daddy. Brad was in the den working on the TV this weekend and Arnold was on his play mat. Every time Brad would go out of Arnold's view, he would fuss. When Brad came back in his view, he would smile and talk to him.

No more rolling from back to front lately, but Arnold will tolerate being on his tummy and even pushes up some on his hands and elbows. He will roll from tummy to back.

Any time Arnold does something new, Emma Claire likes to run over to him, get in his face, and praise him profusely "we're so proud of you, Arnold", "that's so good, Arnold", "good job, buddy", "Brad, look at Arnold"!

Still sleeping in our room and not through the night. Thinking we will make the move to his crib as a New Year's Resolution, although the transition will be harder on me than him - he continues to grow and time moves forward all too quickly.

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Happy Turkey Day 2010

We had Thanksgiving Day this year at Elissa and Adrian's, since we did it at our place last year.

The tradition has become that everyone bring a "traditional" dish or two. I made mom's cheese grits (that never turn out as good as when she makes them), mom's broccoli casserole (same as the grits - just doesn't taste the same), green bean casserole and turkey. This was my first attempt at a turkey. I found a Southern Living recipe that I could follow, studied it for a few days, to make sure I wasn't missing anything and dove in on Thursday morning. All said and done - it turned out really well, much to my relief!

We went over to Elissa's early afternoon (after the big parade was over, of course) to help cook and for the kids to play. Emma Claire and Quinn are peas in a pod. They started playing before lunch at our house and moved the party over to Quinn's. They spent most of the day in dress up mode and didn't stop until it was time to leave after dinner.

Rick, Diane and Marjorie (with candied sweet potatoes, pumpkin and pecan pies in tow) joined us. We had a very happy Thanksgiving.

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Grandparents Day - Teensy Tots

Grandma Marjorie and "GranDee" joined us for Grandparents' Day at Arnold's Teensy Tots class at Calvary (Brad and Rick were both in New Orleans/Baton Rouge for Ole Miss/LSU). They were with us for this event for Emma Claire, too, a couple of years ago. How lucky Arnold and Emma Claire are to know Marjorie.

The topic was "Holiday Traditions". We talked about what traditions we had growing up and about how traditions are important. We also made a "memory box" for Arnold.

As a family, we are still establishing traditions of our own. One, thus far, has been making the annual drive South for Christmas. We celebrate Thanksgiving with the Kadues'. My happiest traditions growing up were: the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, picking out the tree the day after Thanksgiving and decorating it the following Sunday, opening a "few" presents on Christmas Eve, moving the kitchen table to make room for Santa presents (3 chairs on my side and 3 on Greta's). It will be fun to see what develops for our family over the years.

The Bickersons: Concert tonight

The Bickersons: Concert tonight

This was my favorite choir piece... beautiful.

The Bickersons: Throw yourself into the spirit of Thanksgiving

The Bickersons: Throw yourself into the spirit of Thanksgiving

Very pregnant Amber and I (due on 12/22 with baby boy!) went to the concert. It was outstanding. I have to say, I am definitely a fan of Jeralyn Steele. Her voice sends chills all over. My personal favorite was her rendition of "This Little Light of Mine".

It was fun to see Whitney perform. When I pointed her out to Amber, she said that she was in her "top 3 guesses". Said she was looking at faces that could be runners :-).

A side note - Amber called me after we parted ways to our cars and said that there was this car that nearly hit her as she was leaving the parking ramp - she got a look at who it was. Garrison Keillor himself. Wouldn't that have been something.

Welcome Winter

It has been a few weeks now since we got our first big snow, but I have to post some pictures. Emma Claire was super excited. When she woke up to the snow, she told Brad she was "all done sleeping now" and that she wanted to "go ice skating in the snow". She was too excited to eat breakfast. We put on the snow gear over the PJs and out she and Brad went! Our first snowman of the year was born before 8am. I am quite sure we had the first snowman in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, he toppled over after a few hours (before I could get a picture of him). He sported a Master's baseball cap, a celery nose and grape eyes.

To see winter through a child's eyes... I was again reminded that my children are growing up Minnesotans. Winter and snow will be a way of life for them and are sure to produce lots of fun memories.

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My Friend Bean

"Bean" came into the picture yesterday. She is Emma Claire and Tuna's friend/sister. Our dilemma this morning was how we were going to get the barrette to stay in Tuna's hair. (she is going to sunday school with us).

Arnold is Doing More Now

Emma Claire: "Arnold can doos more now!"

My Friend Tuna

I have waited for the day that Emma Claire has an imaginary friend. Well, I have been introduced to her in the past couple of days. Her imaginary friend is her "sister". Her name is "Tuna". They have been playing together all morning. They went on a boat ride earlier. "You should come along, Mama", says Emma Claire.

More to come on this, topic, no doubt.

Backwards Day

Emma Claire and Arnold had a Daddy weekend while I worked. Brad was a super dad. Took them to Grandma Marjorie's for breakfast Saturday morning, Emma Claire to a birthday party Saturday afternoon and a brunch for Gigi Grodnick on Sunday morning.
For the brunch, I laid out the clothes and Brad dressed them in their cute matching sailor suits. What is wrong with this picture (mind you, this is how they looked when I got home - still pretty darn cute, if I say so myself).

Arnold's First Week at Calvary

Hard to believe, but this was Arnold's first week at Calvary. It was great. Everyone there loves him and I leave knowing he is in good, caring hands. Emma Claire is excited to have Arnold go to school with her.

His teachers are Kathy (who was also Emma Claire's infant teacher) and Nicole. Paige (high school helper) and Grandma June (Tuesdays) are there in the afternoons. We are blessed with a wonderful daycare situation.

We drop Arnold off in his room (the "Friendly Froggies" room) first and Emma Claire puts the bottles in the fridge and helps me get him situated.

Arnold has been going to sleep early and sleeping well this week. Worn out from the new routine. He is even sleeping in his crib at school. He is trying out some

new toys and making new friends. He is changing and growing so quickly.

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Jesus Lives at School

Emma Claire discovered a little silver cross necklace in her room last night. It had not been worn yet, so we took it out of the package and she has hardly taken it off since. We talked about how the cross stands for Jesus and she seemed to get it.
Today, on the way to school (she was insisted on wearing the necklace this morning) she says "Mommy, I will show Jesus my necklace when I get to school".

Roley Poley!

Arnold rolled over this morning! I was in the kitchen before work and heard him fussing on his playmat in the den. I thought he needed a diaper change and went to check in him. Sure enough he was on his belly - and not happy about it! I couldn't get him to repeat it before I left for work, but hope to catch him in the act soon.

Back to Work (the kind that I get paid for)

Maternity leave came to an end and I just finished my first week back to work. Have to say it went better than I expected. I am genuinely happy to be back. I work this weekend and just returned home to a silent - and I mean silent house. Brad took Emma Claire (and Arnold) to a birthday party for Emma Claire's friend, Ava, and the dogs are over at Peggy's. This is the first time that I have been ALONE in this house since Arnold was born. Ahhhh... what to do for my next half hour or so of peace and quiet.

Halloween

Emma Claire, despite being terrified of EVERYTHING Halloween, really got into the spirit this year. Her ability to cope with the fear improved over the weekend. Friday afternoon, she trick-or-treated at school. They go over to the seniors co-op next door to the church and visit the "grandmas and grandpas".

Friday night, we went to a Halloween party at GVCC with the Grodnicks'. As soon as we walked through the door, Emma Claire saw a guy in a warewolf mask and - no joke - dove off her skateboard (the stand up platform behind Arnold's stroller), hit the floor face down and started screaming. A grand entrance by the Kadues'. As the night went on, she clung to either Brad or myself for dear life. She spent most of the night with a hand over one eye, fingers spread just slightly to see what was going on.

Saturday, I took Arnold and Emma Claire to this huge Halloween parade in Anoka. We were invited by Ms. Becky, the director at Calvary. She lives on the parade route. Emma Claire's teachers and a few of her friends were there. She sat in Margaret's lap most of the time and they came up with the "strategy" that every time Emma Claire saw something scary, she would turn her head. This seemed to work and she applied this the rest of the weekend.

Emma Claire, again this year, went trick-or-treating with Addie. The daddies took the girls in the red wagon. Sounds like they had fun. Addie was a butterfly and Emma Claire, a purple Tinkerbell (purple, because we already had the leotard, compliments Rowie and Opa). Arnold, a pumpkin, and I stayed home and handed out candy.

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We Voted.

The family walked to Meadowbrook after supper last night to vote. Emma Claire was super excited to go to the "polls". Even ate all her broccoli in order to be able to go. On the walk over, Brad asked Emma Claire who she would vote for...

Brad: Who are you voting for, Emma Claire?

Emma Claire: Addie

Brad: What is Addie running for?

Emma Claire: House.

After we voted, we asked Emma Claire who she voted for. Again, she replied "Addie".

We were at Meadowbrook again today for ECFE and Emma Claire said "that's the polls". That's right, Emma Claire. And who did you vote for? "Addie".

At least she stands by her candidate.

Rock and Rattle

OK, so maybe I am the only one that thinks this is fascinating (well, Emma Claire, too).

Arnold can hold a rattle for a while now. He is also grabbing at the hangy toys on his play mat. Emma Claire just said "Mama, Arnold pulled my haaaaaair". So, he is doing that, too.

Happy Hal

This is Happy Hal...

Emma Claire's first real pumpkin carving experience. She chose him from a template in a kit. He was by far the happiest - and least scary - of the pumpkin faces.

She had a good time carving him with Brad. And, finally, when we lit him up - "I'm scared...I'm scared of Happy Hal...I don't like him...turn the lights on!". Not quite the reaction we were hoping for. She has since warmed up to him a little. Now, most jack-o-lanterns she sees are referred to as "Happy Hal"

Body Art

Unsupervised use of the markers...

12 Weeks

Arnold is now officially 12 weeks old. New in the life of Arnold is the discovery of his hands. He likes to clasp them and suck on them. Lots of bubble blowing and drooling these days. Teething????

He likes to be read to. I have recently been laying on the floor next to him and reading little books. He stares at the pictures and is quite calm during. I love how his little bottom lip turns down when he is about to cry. He makes squealing noises now.

Emma Claire likes to read to Arnold. I found her the other day in his rocking chair with a Halloween book, reading it to him while he was on the floor on a blanket, as happy as can be. Arnold is fascinated with his big sister and lights up when he sees her.

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Lazy Sunday Afternoons

Decorating for Halloween

Emma Claire and Brad inherited some (by "some", I mean a carload) of Halloween decorations from Aunt Chris and Uncle Paul yesterday.

Emma Clairethinks the skeleton is pretty neat, but doesn't much like the walking hand. She and Brad had fun decorating. There is lots of excitement about this Halloween!

Indian Summer

We have had a spectacular month of October, as far as weather goes. Lots of sunshine and warm temperatures. I think, however, those days are numbered. In fact, I see snowflakes on the 5 day outlook.

I do get excited for those first snowflakes this time of year. It will be fun to see how Emma Claire reacts to the snow this year. She is already "trying out" her new snow boots around the house. This Saturday, however, she enjoyed what is likely one of the last days of our Indian Summer and enjoyed helping Daddy in the yard.

Fun with Walker

We had the Kadues over for breakfast this morning. The cousins had a good time with Grandma Marjorie's walker in the driveway.

Time Out

Emma Claire gave these poor guys a time out - for hitting her (all 3 of them belong to Arnold - why didn't one of the princesses get a time out, huh?).

A side note... the one in the front is "Hank". Our friend Amber made him for Arnold. When Brad asked Emma Claire what his name was, she replied "Hank" (the proud namesake of neighbor Hank).

11 Weeks Old

Baby Arnold is 11 weeks old today. I just can't believe it. I don't think I ever posted his 2 month stats from the Dr. Hobbs visit, but here they are:Weight: 11# 14 oz (53%)

Height: 23" (52%)

Head: 16" (66%)

So, he is pretty much "average" in size at this point.

I love that Arnold is now smiling a lot. He smiles when he sees me, especially in the morning when he is extra happy. He has a "double dimple" - one on each side. He is "cooing" and making more sounds and loves to be on the floor, kicking and turning from side to side. He is getting much stronger. He is happiest when he is taking his sink baths. I love those sink baths. Hopefully he has a few more

months of those. I can't remember when Emma Claire started taking tub baths. (a side note - the other night Emma Claire asked for a sink bath, and Brad gave her one).

As far as sleep goes, he is doing ok at night at this point. He is in our room and starts off in his bassinet, sleeps for a few hours there until around midnight, then needs to eat. Then, he sleeps with us and usually wakes to eat again, or just gets restless around 3 or 4 am. We have our little nightly routine down. I loved that Emma Claire slept with us when she was so little (still does some nights). It won't be forever. He will need to make the move to his crib at some point, but I will enjoy it for now. I have been trying to have him take at least one nap in the crib every day. It has been going ok. I found that swaddling him and turning on "white noise" helps.

We started our "teensy tots" class at church yesterday, which is once a month while Emma Claire is in Sunday school. We did this with Emma Claire, too. It is a parenting class that is the beginning of Grace Place sunday school. The topic was "Ages and Stages". I shared that my favorite stage is whatever stage we're in at the moment. I love where he is now, and I love where Emma Claire is. Each stage is fun and each comes with it's own challenges. I try not to rush the next, because the days and stages just pass too quickly. Brad (and the other daddies) agreed that they enjoyed the 1+ age, when they become more mobile, active and interactive.

Almost three months into Arnold's life, I can't imagine our family without him. It is certainly different with two children, but it is certainly a blessing. Wouldn't change a thing.

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Chuck E Cheese

Aaah... our first Chuck E Cheese visit. I think it is one of those outings that indoctrinate you into parenthood. Talk about overstimulation. Arnold never knew he was there - slept the whole time.

We went with the Knauffs and Emma Claire and Addie could not have been happier, which in turn made me happy. Not a place I want to visit every weekend, but certainly worth tolerating the chaos for a couple of hours on a Saturday night.

I especially love this photo of

the daddies feeding the tickets into the machine so their girls could cash in on two lovely plastic peace symbol necklaces. They came up a few tickets short of being able to afford two. Brad offered to pay the guy for the second one, but he gave it to us anyway.

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