computer viruses, fiona, levi, etc.

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Hi all!

Well, for those who have sent attachments to the list,

I'm sorry to report that we are set not to receive

them.

But to those who have contracted computer viruses that

sent themselves to the list, I am happy to report that

we are set not to receive them.

Torsten, if Fiona's " growing pains " consist of leg

cramps, you might want to review her diet and

determine if she has enough salt and potassium intake.

I have heard that deficiencies in both, as well as an

excess of calcium, can cause leg cramps (especially at

night time.) I'm sorry that I don't have any

references to cite, it has been some time ago that I

read this. As for the tantrums, please let me know if

you find a solution, Levi is now officially two, and

entering the sometimes " terrible " stage. I took him

to be evaluated a couple of months ago because he

hasn't begun speaking in sentences yet. The little

man showed me! We were in Wal-Mart (on a crowded day)

and he was trying to stand up in the shopping cart,

(dangerous!) when I sat him back down and re-buckled

the little lap belt, he whacked me on the chest with

his little hand and yelled, " You are BAD! " (This is

the joy of having older siblings to model behavior.)

Of course, I have not pushed as hard for him to talk

now, but he continues to tell me I'm bad whenever I

don't let him have his way. I have always found that

the addage, " be careful what you wish for, it just

might come true " is quite accurate.

Levi also throws tantrums and has started biting his

fingernails which really, really (to his delight)

bothers me. :/ They say that the toddler years are a

preview of coming attractions in the teen years.

I am trying to brace myself.

I hope all the little ones who aren't feeling well

start feeling better soon.

Later,

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