Kick: A Picture a Day

Friday 5/18/12: Costco Champions

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The children and I had a very successful Costco run, as in we got we
came for and there was very little crying involved.
We all loved the samples. Gigi even tried the fish. Their was a
huggies sample table, and the lady loved us! No one else was there
that had diaper-using children. Hopefully we will be down to one
diaper-using child very soon, but I think he's addicted. She gave
Henry pull-up samples that are Cars designed. He was really excited to
wear them and quickly figured out that they also work like diapers.

Thursday 5/17/12: Stairs are Her Playground

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Wednesday 5/16/12: Hard at Work

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Tuesday 5/15/12: Polar Bear Ice Cream

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Henry enjoying his first Polar Bear Ice Cream of the season.

We walked to the park today, but because of sidewalk construction, we had to come home the long way which takes us dangerously close to the local ice cream shop, The Polar Bear.

It was way too warm for overalls. I tried to put Henry in shorts. He refuses to wear shorts and asks for "real pants." He insisted on the overalls, but I brought the shorts with me to the park. We met up with our preschool friends at the park. One mother asked if anyone had any spare clothes because her child had a potty accident. I mentally unpacked my diaper bag and knew I didn't have anything in there that would help. For several minutes, I completely forgot about the shorts in my pocket, and when the moment of realization came, I felt so silly. How do you forget you're walking around with pants in your pocket? It all worked out, they were able to change the child's pants and stay at the party, Henry was able to continue wearing his "real pants," and everyone had a great time.

Monday 5/13/12: Her First Slide

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We played in a Lincoln Park park while waiting for Nick's phone to be
repaired at a local shop. We really had a fun morning together. We
then went to the Lincoln Park Costco, which serves gelato.
She loved the slide.

Sunday 5/13/12: Some Light Reading

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Saturday 5/12/12: On a Train at Union Station

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Holding his train whistle

Friday 5/11/12: Outside All Day

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We walked to play group at the local park. It was perfect weather.
Henry is back at chasing the dog with fire truck.

I asked Henry if he had cut his hair. He said "No. Aunt Liz." That
didn't really sound like Liz, but it did sound like my mom. I later
confirmed my suspicion of my Mother's involvement.

Thursday 05/10/12: Henry Rides the Train

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I think I can see the gumball in his cheek.

Henry rides the train, while Georgia watches.
I went to the mall to look for a micro SIM card adapter. Despite the fact that this mall has six cell phone stores and a radio shack, no one had one. Henry had the time of his life because he bought a gumball and rode the train.
Nick gave me a wonderful gift tonight; he watched the kids and put them to bed while I went out for dessert with some friends. He hasn't had a real day off in weeks and is very tired, so I felt a little guilty but had a really fun time.

Wednesday 5/9/12: Chocolate Beard

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Tuesday 5/8/12: Excited About Noodles

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Monday 5/7/12: Goodbye Poodle, Goodbye Mom

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My mom left early in the morning. In the afternoon this dog's owner came and picked her up.
I am not surprised that I miss my mom, but I am surprised I miss the dog.

Sunday 5/6/12: Guess Which Eye Has Pink Eye

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Did you guess?
Wrong. Both eyes have pink eye, but it is worse in her right eye.

Saturday 5/5/12: Gigi Helping with Yard Work

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Friday 5/4/2012: To the Victor, the Spoils

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Victory for Nick's Residency program came with a small glass trophy

My mom got here late last night. We took a guided tour of a section of downtown. It ended up being a little too hippie for our taste, though I did learn & see a few new things.
We ran into a member of our ward downtown (What are the chances??) and offered her a ride home. This woman happens to have a service dog, which sat next to Gigi in the van. This is how we discovered Gigi is terrified of Golden Retrievers.
My mom watched the kids as Nick and I went to the American College of Surgeons dinner and resident Jeopardy. Nick's hospital won handily. Some of the other teams should be ashamed of their performances (cough, cough, Loyola, cough University of Chicago cough). Even though Nick was not on the three-person team, we still felt like part of the victory. Also, the Jeopardy questions showed me that I know nothing about surgery. Out of four rounds, I think I got three questions right.
I had one of my favorite desserts ever. Imagine a rich, smooth chocolate mousse, topped with whipped cream and accompanied by a fudge covered Oreo.

Thursday 5/3/12: Just Gigi

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Congratulations to Lucille F. Smith on graduating with her BSN, and Happy Birthday to Harry!

Wednesday 5/2/2012: Gigi and the Poodle

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The poodle like to cuddle up to anything that's warm and stationary.

Tuesday 5/1/12: Preschool Chaos

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Monday 4/30/12: Something for Dallas

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Liz couldn't go home without taking Dallas a combo from Portillo's.

Sunday 4/29/12: Gigi Joy

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Saturday 4/28/12: Shopping and Crafting

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Friday 4/27/12: Zoo and Downtown

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Spent time at the zoo in the morning. Liz painted Henry's face and he returned the favor.
Nick was home from his trauma class just after four so we all headed downtown and had pizza at Pizzeria Due and visited the very tacky Marilyn statue. Henry's favorite part was riding the train. We ended the night with Chocolate Cake Shake from Portillo's.

Facepainting

Heard lots of people talk about how cute these two were.

Riding the train home.

Thursday 4/26/12: More MSI

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Liz didn't remember she had been here before until she saw the submarine. She thinks she went inside the sub on her 2006 visit, but I am incredulous.

Wednesday 4/25/12: IKEA Madness

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We took Liz to the true suburbs to meet with her friend, and decided to make IKEA the meeting place. When I pulled in, I immediately noticed my friend Lindsay's distinctive car. It ended up two of my friends were there and we got to have lunch with them.

Tuesday 4/24/12: Preschool Field Trip

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Graue Mill is an historic site, a little similar to Nauvoo. It was a water-powered grain mill that is now a museum with docents demonstrating traditional skills like spinning, weaving, and milling grain. Liz bought some corn meal so we can try their cornbread.