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Happy Birthday, Matteo

Today, we celebrate a huge milestone. Happy Birthday to Matteo!
With the passing of one year, we have seen Matteo grow from a sometimes inconsolable yet lively newborn to a happy baby boy, who is on the threshold of taking his first steps. What a year it has been…
Today we spent the [...]

A year in the life of…

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School days

Well, the walking stick insects did not do the trick today. Sadly, Christopher cried, calling for daddy as I walked away with Matteo. I called a bit later to check, and of course he had eaten a BIG breakfast, and was happily playing.
In the meantime, Matteo and I went to Peet’s for coffee [...]

I don’t want to go to school, Daddy.

Today was Christopher’s fifth day at school. The morning started just like any other. He got dressed, drank his milk, and we left for school. A few times, he muttered, “I don’t want to go to school, Daddy.” I reminded him of his teachers and friends. He seemed to have [...]

Happy New Year’s Eve

Today brings a close to 2009. What a great year this was for us… Let us reflect on some big accomplishments, a few met milestones, and one huge life-changing event.
1. 2009 would not be so special if it were not for the arrival of Matteo, the little boy who added more love [...]

Happy birthday, Alec!

Wednesday evening, we celebrated Alec’s 3rd birthday. For those of you who don’t know, Alec and Christopher are best friends. If we didn’t know any better, we would swear they are brothers. They get along great until one wants something the other has. We had a great time. The food [...]

Check out my new iPhone

Actually, the iPhone isn’t an iPhone at all. It happens to be my old – and all-time favorite – iPod mini that no longer works. Christopher picked it up off my desk and began using it.
Check out this video! I apologize for the low-quality; the lighting in our office isn’t [...]

The potty diaries – December 4, 2009

When we began posting updates this week, we were hoping to have a potty-trained boy by week’s end. Well, today is the day. So, what you may ask, are the results of our endeavor?
Christopher wears underwear every day. He has accidents occasionally, but for the most part goes potty on [...]

The potty diaries – December 3, 2009

Christopher has taken to the toilet like a king to his throne. Though we go potty a dozen or more times daily – mostly at my urging – we have one or two accidents. Not bad…for a beginner.
Since Sunday, he has worn underwear EVERY day with the exception of naps and bedtime. [...]

The potty diaries – December 1, 2009

Today’s results -
Successes: 12
Accidents: 2
Goal: diaper-free toddler by week’s end.