Online Journal with Comments by Andre Jr.

Toddler, Andre Jr., provides reviews and recommendations of gifts for kids to parents and family.

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October 7 th, 1998

I am back from vacation. Vacation to where you ask. We took a vacation from
the computer. I know that some of you are a little upset about it but I have to go
outside and experience life sometimes. So thank you all for your letters of
concern in my absence but I am doing just fine. Thank you for caring so much.
Will someone tell me what the deal with changing my diaper in public. Not only
do they embarass me by showing off my goods to the whole world but they
look like fools doing it. It is like I have my own team of crack pot sergeons. My
Mom is saying "Ok diaper.......................wipes..................quick, quick we are
losing him" Of course I am trying to squirm out of the way, you have my baby
hood exposed to mother nature (and those cute girls by the playground
equipment). When will parents ever learn? Until next time, take care of
yourselves...............and each other.

October 14 th, 1998

Man it has been a while, and it will be a while until my next update. My Dad
calls it quits on staying home and taking care of me. I think I burnt him out.
Sorry Pops. But we are moving to a new town. Not too far from our family and
friends here. My Mom will be taking over on helping me with the updates while
my Dad is at work. I hope it goes well. She is a little more reliable than he, but
don't tell him I said that. Well the next time I get a photo up here it might be
after I have grown a few inches so do not be suprised!! Until next time, take
care of yourselves...............and each other.

October 29 th, 1998

Well my mom took the day off to be with sweet young me. I don't feel good
due to a nasty cold, my teeth coming in, and I miss my daddy like crazy. Every
morning I wake up, walk around, and look for my daddy. But he is no where to
be found! NOT even under the covers of my parents bed! (that's where I
usually find him on the weekends.) But mommy says he might be here on the
weekend... I hope so...... I MISS YOU DADDY! Mommy told me to say she
misses and loves you too! Untill next time.....take care of yourselves and each
other.

November 3rd, 1998

So, we are now moved in to our new home! It is so wonderful to have life back
to normal......well except that daddy is working hard now instead of mommy.
She has been keeping up with my needs pretty good so far, I might have to
keep her around for a while. Our new home has great mountain views and a
wonderful pond in the middle of town. Me and mommy go and sit with daddy in
the park for lunch sometimes. Life is good. Until next time, take care of
yourself..........and each other.

November 6th, 1998

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYBODY! I had a great halloween. Me and my
parents went to all our friends' homes and they gave me lots of
candy. Funny......I never did see that candy after we left......I wonder about
my parents sometimes. I dressed up as a pumkin this year. Don't I look just like
a pumkin? My mom says I am her little pumkin (little does she know!
HAHAHA.) Untill next time, take care of yourself........and each other.

November 10th, 1998

This weekend was a blast I tell you! On Friday my family and I went to an art
show downtown. We saw all our friends, mingled and had good times! I even
got my parents to buy me a book: Five Little Monkeys Jumping On The Bed. I
recommend it highly. Saturday, we went to a dinner party at my daddy's friends'
home. It was great, and I did not break a single thing, (this time.) The food was
wonderful, people were terrific.......I just love our new town. Until next time,
take care of yourself........and each other.

November 12th, 1998

WHAT IS GOING ON?!?! Yesterday when I was outside the ground was
green, today it is white and super cold. My Mom bundled me up so well that I
had trouble putting my arms down by my side. We went out and played in the
fresh snow. My Mom tried to show me how to make snow angels but I took it
as abuse. She made me some hot cocoa when we went inside. I do believe I
could get used to that. Until next time, take care
of yourself........and each other.

November 20th, 1998

Mom puts these mittens on my hands and now I can't even make a snowball or
put rocks in my mouth or anything. What fun is that? We went to the park the
other day to go feed the ducks. It was fun while they were in the water, but then
they came out of nowhere and surrounded us! Quaking like crazed beasts. My
Mom threw a huge hand full of bread to distract them and swooped me up and
carried me to safety. It was like something out of a James Bond movie, whom
ever he is. Until next time, take care of yourself........and each other.

November 24th, 1998

My parents took me to a party the other night to celebrate my Cyber Uncle
Marshall's birthday. Little did they tell me that it was going to be a surprise
party! Man, I was having a good time mingling with the ladies. Showing the guys
how to play the guitar. All of a sudden the lights went out. I could not see a
thing! I was trying to make my way to my mom's voice, people where in my
way; I had to bust out my old army tricks to get through the mad peoples!
Finally, when I thought everything would be ok.... SURPRISE! People where
shouting and screaming. What's up with that? Can't we all just have a nice,
quite, time admiring my cuteness? If daddy were not holding me tight I would
have given those kids a run for their money! Until next time, take care of
yourself........and each other.

November 30th, 1998

For not knowing too many people in our new town we sure have a lot
of outings. The other night our friend Adam had people over for a sushi roll party.
Let me start off by saying I LOVE SUSHI! And this sushi was delicious.
Everyone rolled sushi, even Cyber Uncle Derrick, whom does not really
appreciate the fine art of eating sushi. While people where rolling, others helped
entertain me by playing hackysack! That ball was flying through the sky making
me giggle like a little schoolboy. It was FUN! FUN! FUN! There was so much
sushi, and we ate till we wanted to puke! The best part of the evening were the
few moments I stole from AUDRA! She blew me kisses and like the little Mac
daddy that I am, I blew kisses right back! First love is bliss. Until next time,
take care of yourself........and each other.

December 7th, 1998

Will the turkey ever stop? Here it is, more than a week after Thanksgiving and
my folks are still stuffing that oversized bird down my throat. I can't
take anymore.....well maybe some more of the cranberries. Now, why is it sooooo
cold here?!? My little hands and feet are so cold. My parents love it when I put
my hands on them. Maybe that will tell them to start up a fire or turn on the heat
or something! Until next time, take care of yourself........and each other.

December 10th, 1998

Well it is officially winter and I am bored. It just keeps snowing and snowing
and snowing! There are only so many snowangels and snowbabies I can make
before I break down and throw a tantrum. I love the snow and all, but
PLEASE! My parents finally challenged the roads Sunday night and took me to
Micky D's for their inside playroom! I must say, that is the most brilliant idea
since the invention of chicken McNuggets! HaHa! That is what I got to munch
on, and let me tell you they were oh so scrumptious! Until next time, take care
of yourself........and each other.

December 16th, 1998

Today is Thursday, which in my family it means Laundry Day! I thought it was
going to be the boring same old day: play in the kids room, run around slamming
the washer and dryer doors, but no! To a lovely surprise Anna and her mommy
where there washing their cloths. Cupid was working hard today I tell ya! Anna
first did not want to play with me. But I threw out my sweet charm and reeled
her in!!! We play all morning together! I tried to teach her a few things "not to
do". Slam all the washer/dryer doors you can, sneak out the back door, and
push around the carts. She was a blast! I hope to see her again. Until next time,
take care of yourself........and each other.

January 8th, 1999

So did everyone have a MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS? I know I sure did! We spent the holidays back home with my grandparents! All 5 of them! They all spoiled me rotten. Gave me lots of loves, hugs, and kisses! And of course, TOYS! No underwear and socks thank goodness. I am a little to young for that, but I am sure it's right around the corner! I just want to take a moment and thank all my family for their warmth, compassion, and kindness this Christmas. I really had a wonderful time with everyone. Thank you thank you thank you! Until next time, take care of yourself........and each other.

January 12th, 1999

So how was everyones' New Years? Mine was good. My parents and I went
to a pre-party party at my Cyber Uncle Derrick's and Marshall's house. It was fun, but
we left just before all the big partiers got there. We went out for dinner.....then
my parents put me to bed!!!! Can you believe that!?! I did not even get to stay
up for the big shabang! Oh well....I got up pretty early the next day to start the
new years off. Funny, my dad didn't feel like celebrating too much with me.
Uh.......Until next time, take care of yourself........and each other.

January 21st, 1999

What is the deal with New Years Resolutions? I mean how many of you can
say that you still are faithful to yours? It's like, "I am going to eat better", "I am
going to work out" and here it is almost two weeks later and nothing. My
parents are sitting on the couch eating non-fat ice cream. Non-fat ice cream?
Yeah, and why don't you pass the low cal velveta while you are at it? Who are
the ad wizards that came up with this one? Somebody tell me 'cause I'd like to
know. Until next time, take care of yourself........and each other.

January 26th, 1999

What is the deal with my parents' car? I mean this thing should be in some
museum or just put to sleep instead of being on the streets. They are lucky that
they can get the thing started in the mornings. When they take a left turn, the
right speaker goes out. My dad says "Speaker" and my mom hits the speaker
that is located in the passenger door and it works again. But sometimes when
my mom is driving and dad is at work there is no one there to hit the speaker.
So everytime my mom takes a left turn, I do my best to help out by hitting the
door. I sit in my car seat in the back so it usually does not help. Oh and did I
mention that they have an old toothbrush sticking out ot the tape deck? What is
the deal with that? Somebody tell me cause I'd like to know! Until next time,
take care of yourselves.........and each other.

January 27th, 1999

This past weekend our satellite dish arrived. It should have been a two-step
process but leave it to Dad to make a whole weekend of it. I tried to help. But
every time I did, Dad would tell me that I was in the way. Then he would give
me some toy to play with. Until he left me alone for a few seconds: a little crank
here, tighten a bolt there and presto! Dad thinks that he did it but, between you
and I, he would still be there getting all frustrated. Until next time, take care of
yourselves..............and each other.

February 1st, 1999

Man these boxes rock!!! Who are the ad wizards that came up with this one? I
mean I usually keep my toys in these things but if you dump all of the toys out, it
is like the biggest toy of all! Mom helped me out by drawing some cute photos
on them and stuff but when dad came home he showed me how to really play
with them. He stacked them up, I knocked them down, we wrestled and tossed
them around. Oh man that was fun. We had sooooo much fun that one of the
boxes needed some maintenance. Well I hear the boxes calling my name. Until
next time, take care of yourselves..........and each other.

February 3 rd, 1999

This is the exclusive club that is only for us kids. My mom drops me off so that
she can go workout without me tagging along. She thinks that she is getting a
break from me…..little does she know I need the break from her! In the Kids
Club I get to talk with other kids, play in these HUGE boxes kinda like my mini
boxes at home. When Mom comes to pick me up I try to ignore her by hiding
under the table or in the boxes. But she always gets me to go by bribing me with
a snacky snack. Until next time, take care of yourselves..........and each other.

February 4 th, 1999

So what is the big deal with thinking everything is Cookie Monster? I mean, he
is a good role model. He loves cookies.... and what goes good with cookies?
MILK! My favorite drink in the world. My mom tries to explain to me that not
everything that is displayed in the house is Cookie Monster. We have Ernie and
Burt, Oscar the Grouch, and Mickey Mouse icons in our place. But they have
nothing on Cookie Monster. Plus, Cookie is one of the few words I can say
that my parents seem to respond to. Until next time, take care of
yourself........and each other.

February 9 th, 1999

Steve is the best! Now that I helped dad install that satellite dish, I get to see
two Blue's Clues a day!!! I usually like to be left alone during this time so that
there are no distractions. Even if there were distractions I think I wouldn't even
notice. This show is great. I help Steve find clues and solve problems. Ok ok,
stop talking, I must watch. Until next time, take care of yourself........and each
other.

February 12 th, 1999

I don't know anybody named Ralph. My parents don't know anybody named
Ralph. So tell me why my dad made this hat, out of a sleeve mind you, with the
name Ralph on it? Parents, go figure. Anyway, this snow is delicious. How
come I can't just eat this for lunch? It is right here and there is plenty for
everyone! Today I am wearing my new snowsuit (from Nana and Papa). Come
on, say it: I look adorable! Well, I am off to eat some more. Until next time,
take care of yourselves........and each other.
Rev. Jerry Falwell. What is the deal with this guy? Do I go on and on about the
late night PBS shows that my Grandparents watch that I feel have absolutely no
moral or entertainment value ? No I do not. Why not? Because I do not
understand those shows. I do not think that this Falwell character understands
my shows. Does he even have kids? I know there are a couple of shows out
there that I truly enjoy and Teletubbies is one of them.

Falwell does not realize is that Tinky Winky does not carry a purse. It is a
magic bag. Felix the cat had one, what does that say about him? Is this whole
ordeal just something to get your name in the paper again?

Look, I do not really understand all that is going on with the bashing of Tinky
Winky after all, I am only 1 1/2 yrs old. I do understand that I like the show and
my favorite character is Po. Please Mr. Falwell, waste your time on grown up
problems and leave what you don't understand alone. I have to get going, "It's
time for Teletubbies, time for Teletubbies!"
Until next time, take care of yourselves..............and each other.
Article on Rev. Falwell's charges against Tinky Winky.

February 19 th, 1999

These shades are great. I love to hide behind them. Sometimes I only use one
little piece of the shade to hide behind. The way I see it, as long as I can not see
my parents, they can not see me. They do not like it much since I have broken
them twice. But with a face like this, how can you get mad? Until next time, take
care of yourselves....................and each other.

February 22 nd, 1999

So my parents were out playing frisbee golf with a couple of my Cyber Uncles
yesterday. My dad grabs me up, drops me on his frisbee and pushes me down
this hill. Ok, I have to admit that it was a lot of fun but I think that my dad
enjoyed pushing me down the hill too much. With my new snow suit on
everyone said that I looked like a snow boarder! I think I will stick with the
frisbee sled for a little while before I take on the slopes. Until next time, take
care of yourselves.................and each other.

March 1 st, 1999

Finally it didn't snow or rain all day long and we were able to go outside. But as
usual my mom wrapped me up so tight that I could not get into any trouble.
What is the fun in that? I love hangin outside but my mom insists on taking about
100 pictures. I usually do not mind all of the attention but when it interupts play
time that is taking it way too far. Well, I have dirt to play in. Until next time, take
care of yourselves..............and each other.

March 5 th, 1999

Whoa, whoa whoa whoa! Somebody tell me what is the deal with chores? I
mean, I still wear diapers and you want me to clean the kitchen? I thought that
there were laws against this sort of thing now. Just kidding, I love to help mom
clean the dishes and the sink. Maybe it is the warm water or the suds, I don't
know and I don't think that my parents really mind me helping out. Until next
time, take care of yourselves............and each other.

March 11 th, 1999

Lets see, what is going on? Oh, I discovered how to get things that I want. I
point at something and act really sweet and nice. If that doesn't work, then I
flop to the ground and kick my feet on the floor screaming. It worked for about
a second and now seems to just make my parents mad. I will get them trained
to realize who is in charge in this house. If it takes flopping on the ground or
pure sweetness, they will break down. Until next time, take care of
yourselves.............and each other.

March 16 th, 1999

What is the deal with these shoes? I mean they are almost bigger than I am. I
see my mom put these things on and go walking about, but when I try to wear
them I can barely make it two feet. I know that the clowns on TV have big
shoes, so where does that put me? Until next time, take care of
yourselves.....and each other.

March 21 st, 1999

This is cool. Today I went to the local library where they put on a puppet show
and read us stories. I think mom had a good time cause she didn't want to
leave. I love to have my mom and dad read to me. My favorite book is Yoko.
It is a compelling story about a young girl who is shunned from her peers at
school because she enjoys the delicious flavors of her mother's sushi. I don't
want to give away the ending but it is quite the tear-jerker. A little thumbs up for
Yoko. Until next time, take care of yourselves.........and each other.

March 24 th, 1999

KUKURA!!! KuKura is my new friend. He is the guardian of the rainforests.
That is a lot to swallow for such a little guy. We promise not to take more from
the forests than what we put back. KuKura has some wild hair huh? My mom
says that I can not have my hair like that. And thus it begins, they are already
trying to control me. You can't control me forever! Until next time, take care of
yourselves..........and each other.

March 29 th, 1999

So this weekend my Nana and Papa and Uncle Mike came out to visit. They only
stayed the night and took off early the next day. But they came bearing gifts and that
is what really counts, right? Dad and I got to enjoy the popcorn popper that they
brought for us. It was so neat to see that stuff pop up so quickly. We watched T.V.
and ate popcorn untill we couldn't take it anymore. It was quite enjoyable. Until next
time, take care of yourselves............and each other.

April 9 th, 1999

I really do not understand these parents of mine. I was all comfortable in my
"old" room and they up and move me again. I don't know if I can take this too
much longer. I liked where we lived, I liked updating my site. But all of a
sudden we live in a new part of town in a new house and the house didn't even
have phone jacks. How am I suppossed to get anything done on my site when I
can not even get online? They really should plan ahead or at least bring me into
the conversation when they decide to move. Sorry for the week of no updates.
Until next time, take care of yourselves.........and each other.

April 14 th, 1999

The other day my friend Buck was hanging out at the house with me. We were
playing and having fun all day. It was dark so we were inside and I think my
parents were a little tired from chasing us cause they just sat on the couch and
watched us play with our toys. Buck had a bunch of cool stuff that I have never
seen before. He had this Godzilla figure that looked really mean. Buck showed
it to my dad. My dad asked Buck if it (the toy) was from the movie. Buck
looked at him with a confused gaze and informed pops that it was from the
store. Hahahahaha that is pretty funny. Until next time, take care of
yourselves...............and each other.

April 15 th, 1999

What is the deal with these diapers? I mean I am trying to walk around like
everyone else but for some reason people say I am bow legged. They say I am
like a cute little cowboy. This is not cute! I am not trying to imitate Howdy
Doody for your enjoyment. You try to walk around with a couple pounds of
wet diaper in between your legs and see how you like it! Whew, sorry about
that. I don't mean to go off but it has been a while since my last changing. Until
next time, take care of yourselves.............and each other.

April 17 th, 1999

What is the deal with birthdays? I ask because we have been out of town
celebrating my dad's birthday. I am about to turn two yet on my second
birthday I will have been alive for two years. Am I confusing anyone yet? Ok,
on my second birthday I will be starting my third year of life not including the 9
months in my mommy's tummy. So why when I am starting my third year of life
am I turning two? Who are the ad wizards that came up with this one? Until
next time, take care of yourselves..............and each other.

May 4 th, 1999

What's the deal with these diapers? An article that my dad was reading to me
explains that my diapers can put out fire. I know by my parents reaction when
they change me that my diapers are powerful but I had no idea. All this power
in my little diaper might be too much to handle. I might have to take up a
volunteer fire fighter possition in town. Just doin my part you know. Until next
time, take care of yourselves............and each other.

May 5 th, 1999

This weekend was not fun what so ever. I spent the entire weekend ill. We
were invited to a toga party and I had my Mickey Mouse sheets all ready to go
and my parents decided against it. I was in no shape with a fever, vomiting and
they had to change my diaper ever five minutes. This went on all weekend and I
just snuggled up with my folks and watched tv. Until early Sunday afternoon
when all of the sudden I was my old playful self again. Weird. I hope everyone
else's weekend was a little better than mine. Until next time, take care of
yourselves................and each other.

May 7 th, 1999

Well it has been a whole year. Can you believe it? Time blows by fast when I
am being so cute. Just take a look for yourself. I have listed all my favorite
pictures, moments of mischievous behavior, and family times from the begining
in the photos of the day. Hope you enjoy! Until next time, take care of
yourselves................and each other.

May 11 th, 1999

Happy belated Mother's Day to all the Mommies out there. For Mother's Day I
let Daddy take Mommy out for dinner. My Cyber Uncle Marshall and Cyber
Fairy Godmother Lesley came over to watch me. They were so cool! We went
to a B-B-Q, ate cookies, drank juice. It was a blast. Then we came back and I
showed them how to dump all my toys out on the floor. That's when my parents
came back. Ooopst. Until next time, take care of yourselves................and each
other.

May 14 th, 1999

What is the deal with car seats? I don't see anyone else in the back seat of the
car strapped in. This is pretty frusterating seeing that mom or dad get to play
with all those gadgets. But they do not even know how to do it right. After I am
up there for a few minutes they shove me back into confinement. But to their
surprise when they turn the car on oh man what fun! The windsheild wipers are
going this way and that. All these lights are flashing and the radio is blasting
through the one speaker that still works. Oh man I can not wait until I get my
chance behind the wheel. Until next time, take care of yourselves.................and
each other.

May 18 th, 1999

What is the deal with haircuts? I mean once in a while my mom plops me in a
chair and goes to town on my poor hair. It took me a long time to get it long
and she just wants to cut it all off. And did you see my latest dew? It is like a
couple of cows had a field day up here. Is it too much to ask to just let the hair
grow? Or at least have a good barber. Until next time, take care of yourselves
..........and each other.

May 20 th, 1999

So Mommy finally broke down and bought me a big ball. See, we were in the
grocery store and there was this huge display of balls. Now Mommy always
tries to be sneaky and ditch this display. I made sure this time that I saw it. I
screamed and yelled for the ball till finally she got it. I have that lady rapped
around my little finger. Until next time, take care of yourselves..........and each
other.

May 27 th, 1999

AAAHHHH the joys of spring. It has been a grand weekend. The weather was
grand and my grandparents came out to visit. I know that was a bad joke but I
would rather be outside than in here on the computer so cut me some slack.
Finally I got to take advantage of living so near a park. My mom took me down
to my favorite bridge to throw rocks in the river and watch the ducks or geese.
Well I have spent enough time typing this message (it takes longer than you
think, I am only 23 months old you know), I want to go back out before nap
time. Until next time, take care of yourselves...............and each other.

June 1 st, 1999

What is the deal with yard work? I love playing in this dirt and now dad wants
me to rake it? Where is the joy, the laughter, the pizazz? We raked the dirt into
these huge piles and so I thought for sure it would be fun to run through it and
spread the leaves out but dad did not like it at all every time I tried. Then we
spread out these seeds all over and now he just stands there and waters the dirt.
I try to help but that hose keeps spraying me! When my dad turns his back I run
out to play on the mud and he yells, "Get off the dirt!!". See what I mean, no
fun. Until next time, take care of yourselves...................and each other.

June 9 th, 1999

So Friday night I went over to my Cyber Uncles Derrick and Marshall's house
for a little party. It was so much fun I tell ya! I was mingling and working the
crowd like you can not believe! They got so rowdy and started screaming for
me to play the drums....I couldn't let my fans down.......so, I shoved Cyber
Uncle Derrick to the side and dropped my beats for a few minutes. I stole the
show for sure. Until next time, take care of yourselves...................and each
other.

June 22 nd, 1999

Woo Wee! What a week it has been! So my birthday was on the 15th but we
did not celebrate it until this weekend. We had big huge party in honor of yours
truly. My mom spent most of last week cleaning and arranging the house for the big
shabang so she didn't have time to update. But now, all the relatives have gone
home and she is back to focus only on me. Dad took millions of pictures this
weekend. So, the next few days will be of the party and of course, all the
goodies I recieved. Enjoy!!! Until next time, take care of
yourselves...................and each other.

June 25 th, 1999

To keep myself busy I use to stand in the middle of a room and spin myself
around until I got so dizzy that I would fall to the ground. My mom even came
up with a song to go with it! But now with this new toy I can skip that whole
falling down bit and just keep on spinning! Boy! Technology these days! What
will they think of next? Until next time, take care of yourselves...................and
each other.

June 30 th, 1999

This baseball shooter by Little Tikes is so cool! I load up the balls and step on
the trigger and POP! Up comes a ball, loaded and ready to be swung at. Pretty
Cool, Hu? I have a pretty good arm these days, and I like to show it off. So
sometimes I like to take the baseballs and thow them at my parents. They
pretend to get mad, but I know they love it! Especially when I throw the balls
when they are not looking! That is so funny! It makes me giggle everytime. Until
next time, take care of yourselves...................and each other.

July 11 th, 1999

So this weekend my family came into town for a quick visit. It was nice. I love
spending time with my Unlce Mike. Everytime he comes my Mom and Dad
warn me all week, "Guess who's coming to visit?" and I always yell "MIKE."
When he got here he was the first to greet me at my cribside. And boy, did we
have fun! He even gave me some cool matchbox cars! I guess now I wont have
to lose his. Until next time, take care of yourselves...................and each other.
I ordered my new toys from eToys and they have finally arrived. Introducing
Thinking Chair &

July 16 th, 1999

Sing-A-Long Blue. They are both super cool because they
both sing the Blue's Clues song. My parents really love. I just play it and play it
over and over again. Then they start to sing it too! Unfortunately, I think I played
the Chair's song too much. Now it does not want to play for me! I guess I am
too much kid for the Thinking Chair. Until next time, take care of
yourselves...................and each other.

July 19 th, 1999

I had a great weekend. Today's photos are of Friday's adventures. I am sorry
that I am not featured in as many photos as usual but my photographer was
carrying me on his back for about 3 hours while we walked downtown to find
the best spot to watch the Criterium (a figure eight, timed race through the
downtown streets). It was amazing! These cyclists were flying around the
corners. I stood by the Scanlon's tent where Greg and Karen fed me delicious
treats. I think my photographer actually swindled some treats as well. I enjoyed
the night immensely. Look for tomorrow's (or the next day's) photos of me and
my garage sale surfing. Until next time, take care of yourselves.....................and
each other.

July 20 th, 1999

Amateurs! I am at this garage sale and these guys are trying to haggle with me
over these outrageous prices. Look at this stuff! I mean really, how do they
expect to make any money? I made a few offers but they didn't want to take my
fisher price money or a half eaten cookie for anything. Sheesh, that is prime
currency. Heeheehee, I am just teasing my Cyber Uncles here, their sale was
fabulous with loads of quality stuff. Until next time, take care of
yourselves...........and each other.

July 29 th, 1999

So my Cyber Aunt Audra has this art opening coming up and so I am motivated
to explore my artistic side. Here is my first creation. I call it 'smooth beans'. I
think i am onto something. I know that everything I create gets a spot on the
refrigerator. How can you beat that kind of publicity? I know my dad will see it
many times a day. Until next time take care of yourselves........and each other.

August 3 rd, 1999

This past weekend I went to the lake with my parents and some of my Cyber
family. Oh how the memories came flooding back of the day when I went to the
lake with my Nana, Papa, and Uncle Mike. So I decided to show off that day
again. This time when I went to the lake Mom got to go on a raft. She left me
with out a hug and my Dad paid dearly for it. I cried and cried knowing I could
get some kind of treat out of it. He broke down so fast....those blue's clues
treats were great! Until next time take care of yourselves........and each other.

August 4 th, 1999

What is this kid doing here? I dont know him. And what is he doing playing with
my toys?!? My mom tells me that this "Evan" kid is going to hang out for a few
hours. That was too much for me to handle. So after three time outs, it was nigh-
night time for me. My parents don't understand that I have to protect my
territory. They were no help at all. Parents, don't let this happen to your kids!
Until next time, take care of yourselves............and each other.

August 6 th, 1999

This has got to be the biggest bath tub I have ever seen!! I remember this lake,
the last time I was here no one told me that the water gets deeper the further
you go out. After I got used to the temperature of it I decide to run a little
farther off shore. Boy did I get a huge surprise when the ground was not there
anymore and I found myself diving in. Oh my dad laughed a bit. Boy that made
me feel better, not. Anyway, this time I had a blast getting all my clothes wet
and throwing sand on everyone. Until next time, take care of
yourselves............and each other.

August 13 th, 1999

Mom! She thinks she can take me on in wrestling. Does she not realize my
strength? Endurance? Intelligence? And most importantly, all the time I get to
spar with Dad? That's all we do is wrestle! The one move I do not have a
counter act for it the foot tickler. Mom has got that technique down. I will get
her one day. Then she will suffer the wrath of Pint Size Andre! Until next time,
take care of yourselves............and each other.

August 26 th, 1999

This past extended weekend my Nana, Papa, and Uncle Mike came to town to
visit. We spent a lot of the time at the pool. This is were I learned my diving
skills. I got so brave I thought I could walk across the whole pool without
anyones help! I quickly learned that I could not reach the bottom without
touching. That pool water definitely leaves something to be desired. After my
fifth glass, I decided I have had enough. Until next time, take care of
yourselves............and each other.

August 30 th, 1999

Whiggy whiggy scratch....wiggy scratch scratch Andre Jr in the Wild Wild
West! Will Smith has nothing on a cowboy like me. The bunch of us went hiking
around this huge rock. It was pretty fun until my mom and dad wanted to start
climbing higher and higher. The next thing I know, we were really high up and
could barely see Nana, Papa and Uncle Mike. But I hung in there like a good
Wild West Cowboy would. Until next time, take care of
yourselves...............and each other.

August 31 th, 1999

My Aunt Michelle and Uncle Matt came down for the weekend to play in a
tournament for roller hockey. I had never seen such a thing in all my life! Guys
where moving so fast, and everytime they came by me my parents would pull
me away from the rails. How's a guy supose to see what's going on? Then they
really started to yell at me when I wanted to throw rocks into the rink. Man, I
can't do anything fun these days. Until next time, take care of
yourselves...............and each other.

September 17 th, 1999

WooWee! Was that the vacation of a life time! My parents took off for Vegas
and I got to stay with my Nana, Papa, and Uncle Mike. I had so much fun. I
really needed a break from those two. They were really starting to get on my
nerves. For the past few weeks they have had nothing but people coming in &
out of our house. Then my daddy had surgery so I couldn't play with him for a
whole week! My mom was really stressn'. But over at Nana's, we went to the
zoo, ate ice cream, played on fun equiptment. They let me do everything! I was
so sad when my parents took me home. I cryed the intire 3 hour drive home.
Needless to say, my parents promised that we would visit them again really
soon. Until next time, take care of yourselves...............and each other.

April 20, 2000

While we were on vacation we stopped by our favorite japanese restaurant, Hokkaido. It
is sooo wonderful. My favorite sushi are tomago (egg), unagi (eel), and inari (fried tofu).
YUMMMMMMY. It was a blast seeing mama-san & papa-san. Except mama-san likes to
kiss me too much. I always have to wipe her lipstick off my face! Until next time, take care
of yourselves ............and each other.

April 24, 2000

So yesterday was Easter. I woke up from my nap and my parents were standing over my
bed grinning like crazy. I must tell you that I honestly got scared. I have no clue what they
have been up to and this worried me. They started explaining that the Easter Bunny came.
My first thought was "he didn't touch my stuff did he?" So they explained that there was
a big basket of candy hidden somewhere in the house and many eggs filled with treats.
This got my interest. I found all the eggs and the basket in record time (record since it was
my first ever). This should hold me until my birthday. Until next time, take care of
yourselves ............and each other.

May 5, 2000

Well, this past weekend was my grandma's 50th Birthday. So we went down to be a part of
her big suprise party. I got to visit with my Cousins Jacob & Natalie. I also got to see my
Nana, Papa & Uncle Mike. I saw my uncle Mike play in a baseball game. That was very
cool, seeing all those big kids play real baseball. It was such a fun filled packed weekend
that by the time we got back to our home, I was sooooo tired that I just broke down and
fell asleep on the floor. I can't believe that my parents just left me on the floor. Until next
time, take care of yourselves ............and each other.

May 20, 2000

My dad was teaching me my first lesson: Shaving 101. Every morning when he shaves I
like to watch him. So this particular morning he taught me. It was so much fun. Look
out ladies, here I come. Its going to be a crazy night! Until next time, take care of
yourselves ............and each other.

May 31, 2000

My dad and I love to watch the sparing matches in the Matrix. They are the best I tell ya!
When Neo and Morpheous battle in the Kung-Fu sparing session I become getty with
anticipation. My parents always have to remind me that it is just a movie and that people
can not walk on the walls and do slow motion flips. I disagree. I think I could learn to fight
like the Unplugged. Check me out. This is my patented tripple front kick in tripple slow
motion. Until next time, take care of yourselves ............and each other

June 1, 2000

I got these cool new banks from the Star Wars Phantom Menace movie. They are of Darth
Maul, Obi Wan, and Qui-Gon Jinn. They are sooo cool. You put the banks together and
they interact with each other. Plus they make the cool light saver noise. Crasssssssh,
Slllloonnng, Swoooosh, Classsshrooooom! I can stand and watch them for hours on in.
Unfortunately I am not allowed to touch these magnificent toys. You see, my parents say
"They are only for looking, not for touching." Oh come on.... tell me where is the fun in
that? Until next time, take care of yourselves ............and each other.

June 9, 2000

I have been told that I am an oddball at times but I think that I am normal and everyone
else is weird. My parents are amazed that I love to brush my teeth. When I see either one
of them brushing I run to jump on the big boy potty and grab my brush and await a dollip
of toothpaste. It doesn't matter to me that I brushed just minutes before, I love it. Maybe it
is the way the bristels tickle my tounge or the taste of the paste. Whatever, I just like to
brush. Until next time, take care of yourselves ............and each other.

June 28, 2000

Well it is offical. I am now 3 years old and more importaintly, I am out of my terrible 2's.
Well I did not think that I was so terrible, but my parents assure me that I was. I had a great
BBQ party and my family came down from all over to help me celebrate. My Uncle Andrew
& Auntie Sabrina gave me a pool and everyone hung out by it all weekend long.
Take a look at my new gifts. I will be posting more later. Enjoy. Until next time, take care of
yourselves ............and each other.

July 10, 2000

My parents can not get over why I love to play with everything except the toy that was
given to me. Take example a bag my dad's friend gave to me. Filled with gifts yes, but more
importantly how HUGE it was. I really think it is the biggest bag every manufactured. I
played with this cool bag for hours. I still bring it out once in a while to give it a good
tumble or two. For one: I can hide in it, second...I can still hide in it, third...well...hiding is
cool. Until next time, take care of yourselves ............and each other.

July 14, 2000

I love hanging out by the pool. We try to come out everyday. My favorite part of playing in
the pool is the splashing, though the parental units do not agree with me. They believe that
soaking your feet in the water is a pool party. Sometimes I have to remind them that water was
meant for splashing. Until next time, take care of yourselves ............and each other.

July 25, 2000

I have been sick for the past 2 days and therefore can not go outside and play. I got really
bored of my conventional toys so my mom threw me in a box. (She said to make me stop
"whining".) Then she threw in the big bag from my birthday. That was great fun! I played
and played and played with the box and bag forever. I could hide under the box or in the
bag. But the fun really began when I combined the two and SAT in the box UNDER the
bag. I tell you I am a genius! Until next time, take care of yourselves ............and each other.

August 8, 2000

I have a little question. Why do parents insist upon letting strangers into my house
and giving them permission to take pictures of me until they tragically run out of film? I just
don't get it! They go on and on about how they held me when I was a little baby. And of
course, OHHHH you have grown sooooooooo much! Flash Snap Flash Snap. Then they
are out the door, gone for another 3 years, till they want more pictures. Nonsense I tell ya.
Until next time, take care of yourselves ............and each other.

September 4, 2000

My Grandma & Grandpa Jensen gave me this cool bike for my Birthday (in June). My
parents didn't buy me the helmet and pads till two weeks ago. So, finally I have been able
to ride my bike around. I am pretty good I must say. In a few weeks I wont even need
those training wheels. Until next time, take care of yourselves ............and each other.

September 29, 2000

My Uncle Cam and Auntie Chan tied the knot this past weekend. My family and I flew to
their wedding. It was soooo great. They are very cute don't you think? I loved the plane
ride, I slept the entire time. And we got to stay in a hotel and I got to stay up late every
night! Awesome. Until next time, take care of yourselves ............and each other.

November 1, 2000

I got to carve my first pumpkin this year all by myself. Well I did have a little help holding
down the pumpkin. I got really really frustrated when I couldn't get the knife out of the
pumpkin. The part I hated the most was the icky guts. Yuck. My mom says all boys like
the icky guts but I just can't get into it. Until next time, take care of yourselves...............and
each other.

November 26, 2000

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I hope everyone had as wonderful dinner as I did. The
desserts are always my most favorite part on the meal. I ate apple pie, chocolate cake, and
pumpkin cheesecake. I really have no idea how I got so lucky to snag 3 desserts. It was
fantastic... well up until I was bouncing off the wall. Then I got a time out. That wasn't fun.
Until next time, take care of yourselves...............and each other.

January 3, 2001

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!! I am so excited, because this year I am going to be a
big brother. I finally felt the little tike the other night. Boy can it kick! I hope everyone had
a fantastic Christmas. I know I did. I got to see my whole family and friends from back
home. I got the coolest toys maybe I will share them with you sometime.
Until next time, take care of yourselves...............and each other.

Febuary 6, 2001

My Uncle Marshall and I went out on an adventure today. We walked all the way
down to the geese park, over the bidge, pit stopped at the smoothie shop, and finally
played at the park. All while my parents sat in a movie theater. The only bad part of the
whole day was that I was so beat by the time it was 6:30. I passed out in the car on the
way to Burger King. I must say, I did sleep really good that night. Until next time, take
care of yourselves...............and each other.