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  • Back to Normal.....Almost.

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    After 4 chaotic days of Thanksgiving break, we were looking forward to getting back to a normal schedule on Monday. But, as luck would have it, that did not happen. Mike had gotten Nick all dressed and groomed for school and they were waiting outside for the school bus. As [...]
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    Posted: December 05, 2009, 5:07am EST
    by Amy

  • Happy Thanksgiving!!

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    Just wanted to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving. Hope you are enjoying your holiday with your families. The turkey is in the oven, I am baking a Gluten Free cake with Dairy Free frosting for dessert, and we are just relaxing as a family and enjoying each others' company. Have' [...]
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    Posted: November 26, 2009, 5:56pm EST
    by Amy

  • Challenging Days....

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    After a week off milk, I was happy to report that Nick had improved in just about everything. His poops were finally normal--been waiting almost 6 yrs for that little gem. Then Saturday hit like a ton of bricks. Started out just like any other day and Nick was happy. [...]
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    Posted: November 24, 2009, 9:34pm EST
    by Amy

  • Fall is here...

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    You know how I can tell? Not from the thousands of red,brown, and yellow leaves that have taken over our neighborhood; oh no. I can tell from the cold viruses that have taken up residence in our house. We have gone through 3/4 of a bottle of Children's Tylenol. Nick' [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 12:41pm EST
    by Amy

  • I'm Home!!

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    Ok, so I finally got home last Tuesday afternoon from New Zealand. I had Wednesday off so that I could adjust back to the time difference(afterall, we were 20 hours ahead in New Zealand)and be with the boys. It has been a crazy week at work. I was working 12 [...]
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    Posted: October 27, 2009, 11:38am EDT
    by Amy

  • Almost Home....

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    I have been away on another 3 week trip for work; and am due to be home this Sunday. I have kept in touch with the guys back home via Skype, and it has been wonderful. Not as great as being there, but wonderful to say the least. I got [...]
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    Posted: October 12, 2009, 3:43am EDT
    by Amy

  • Another week down....

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    Hey we made it through another week!! It is another typical Monday here in the Weger household. Yesterday I decided to venture into unknown territory. I have been thinking about this for a few weeks now, but decided to go for it yesterday. I have been slowly trying to reduce [...]
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    Posted: September 21, 2009, 12:15pm EDT
    by Amy

  • Cost of Having Autism...

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    This is a breakdown of our insurance bill for Nick from August 3rd-August 13th. That is ten days of therapy:

    8/3: Consult with BCBA(Head tutor) $250.00
    8/3: Tutor for 3 hours $150.00
    8/3: Tutor for 2.5 hours $125.00
    8/4: Tutor for 3 hours $150.00
    8/4: Tutor for 2 hours [...]
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    Posted: September 15, 2009, 4:25pm EDT
    by Amy

  • Our New Routine....

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    School has been going for almost a week now, and both Michael and Nick are settling in to the routine. This morning I have a few minutes of peace before I wake up little man again. I say again because he was already up earlier; around 6:30. He was playing [...]
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    Posted: September 15, 2009, 10:57am EDT
    by Amy

  • Back to School..

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    Today is the last day of summer vacation. It is back to school tomorrow morning for both our boys. We went and met with Nick's teacher this afternoon and he got to meet some of his other classmates. One of Nick's old speech teachers came in at the end and [...]
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    Posted: September 08, 2009, 6:51pm EDT
    by Amy

  • The Blanket

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    This blanket has been in our family for nearly 25 years. It was made by my grandmother for my brother in 1985. My brother then passed it on to Michael when he was born in 1999. Michael LOVED this blanket, and it has accompanied him on [...]
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    Posted: September 08, 2009, 12:23pm EDT
    by Amy

  • Can Nicholas "See" Numbers??

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    We are learning more and more of what Nick may actually know. It is astounding to say the least. Yesterday we were playing with one of his new placemats. It has colorful shapes on it, and I was asking him what shapes there were. I was flipping the mat over [...]
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    Posted: August 31, 2009, 7:27pm EDT
    by Amy

  • School supplies, cleaning, redecorating..Oh my!!

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    You know we have been busy when I do not update the blog for over a week!!LOL! We have been busy with doing a little end-of-summer cleaning. It is amazing how much stuff you accumulate in closets. Last weekend our project was to clean out our bedroom closets. They desperately [...]
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    Posted: August 28, 2009, 12:41am EDT
    by Amy

  • Touch Math....

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    We spoke with Nick's tutors yesterday and discussed adding some new programs. He is doing well with recognizing letters and numbers, identifying clothing, and is also engaging in more social behaviors. We have found out that Nick likes to be challenged. His tutors will be doing letters with him and' [...]
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    Posted: August 18, 2009, 8:02pm EDT
    by Amy

  • Escape Artist

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    This week was just plain crazy. It all started on Tuesday evening when I came home around 7pm. I pulled up the driveway and found a shoe propped in the front door. I came in and immediately asked Mike where Nick was. He said that he was in our bedroom [...]
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    Posted: August 16, 2009, 2:11pm EDT
    by Amy

  • E is for EVERGREEN!

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    We found out today that Nick will be going back to Evergreen Elementary School for kindergarten next year! I was so happy that I did my own Happy Dance!! He was much happier at Evergreen and they knew him so well. He will be in afternoon kindergarten this year. My [...]
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    Posted: August 10, 2009, 10:33pm EDT
    by Amy

  • Potty Training

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    This week we kinda just sprung it on Nick that he is DONE with diapers during the day. I went out and bought a whole bunch of those training underwear at Target; not Pull-Ups, those are just like another diaper and I want to be [...]
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    Posted: August 09, 2009, 10:34pm EDT
    by Amy

  • It's Official....

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    My kids are weird. Michael is actually HOPING to have bloodwork done tomorrow at his growth checkup. When I asked him WHY? he said he wanted to see what his hormone levels are right now. Ok, me thinks he has been privvy to too many medical discussions..LOL! He explains it [...]
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    Posted: August 04, 2009, 5:08pm EDT
    by Amy

  • Before Kids...

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    It was much easier to keep track of things. Let me explain a little bit. We have a little monster who shall remain nameless; who likes to swipe items from all over the house in which to toss up to the ceiling fan. That usually throws the item behind the [...]
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    Posted: August 02, 2009, 10:58pm EDT
    by Amy

  • We Are Home

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    It is nice to go on vacation, but it is also nice to come back home. After the last week of being in the trailer, the boys were glad to have their space back! And I believe they were very happy to get out of the car. Brothers are not [...]
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    Posted: August 01, 2009, 2:21pm EDT
    by Amy

  • Better Days!!

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    Mommy got a NEW lap top for one!! YAY! It is a HP TouchSmart PC with a built in web cam. It has all the bells and whistles. Out with "Old Bessy", and in with new junior. It will be much easier to lug this one around the globe-and it [...]
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    Posted: July 30, 2009, 9:29pm EDT
    by Amy

  • More Changes=More Meltdowns

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    These days the slightest change can send Nick into a full blown meltdown. If a toy is moved, if me or Mike step out of the room(I cannot even go to the bathroom), or even just out of the car-he completely loses it. We are talking total shutdown,screaming,screeching,clawing,drop to the [...]
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    Posted: July 24, 2009, 4:34pm EDT
    by Amy

  • What We've Been up to.....

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    Relaxing

    Swimming




    Going Horseback Riding

    Eating Ice Cream

    Visiting a Petting Zoo
    [...]
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    Posted: July 22, 2009, 5:59pm EDT
    by Amy

  • Only A Few Meltdowns...

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    We spent much of the day outside today. Going on nice long walks throughout the park trails and we even made it down to the river. Earlier this morning we went to the pool and that is where Nick had his first meltdown. He is wary of the water-so he [...]
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    Posted: July 21, 2009, 12:58am EDT
    by Amy

  • VACATION!!!

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    We are enjoying a whole week with no appointments or therapies and getting some much needed relaxation!

    The boys love the camper and for them this is the ultimate summer vacation. We are spending 5 days at a KOA campground and the boys have just loved it. Last night [...]
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    Posted: July 20, 2009, 3:49pm EDT
    by Amy

  • Loving Every Bit of This....

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    I am sitting here at the dinner table watching Mike chase Nick around the house. Nick is laughing and screeching with glee as daddy chases him, grabs him, and hugs him. Nick is blowing off some steam after 6 hours of ABA. He is making much faster progress with the [...]
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    Posted: July 14, 2009, 10:16pm EDT
    by Amy

  • Busy Saturday....

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    I heard through one of Nick's therapists on Friday that there was an autism walk yesterday. She said that they would have a booth there, jump castles, and some free small toys for the kids. Sounded like some fun could be had. I asked' [...]
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    Posted: July 12, 2009, 9:48pm EDT
    by Amy

  • Busy Schedule

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    Here is what Nick's therapy schedule looks like for this month:
    Today: Ms Tracy 4pm-7pm
    Fridays: Ms Tracy 12pm-2:30pm, Ms Diane 4pm-7pm
    Mondays: Ms Stephanie 12pm-3pm, Ms Diane 4pm-7pm
    Tuesdays: Ms Stephanie 12pm-3pm, Ms Tracy 4pm-7pm
    Wednesdays: Ms Tracy 12pm-2:30pm, Ms Stephanie 3:30pm-6pm
    Thursdays: Ms Stephanie 12pm-3pm, Ms Tracy 4pm-7pm[...]
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    Posted: July 09, 2009, 4:06pm EDT
    by Amy

  • Home Sweet Home!

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    I am finally sending an update from HOME!! Gotta go now. Have lots to do today before Nick's therapist comes. [...]
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    Posted: July 09, 2009, 1:03pm EDT
    by Amy

  • Jack Black scores BIG with me!!

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    Posted: June 23, 2009, 4:08pm EDT
    by Amy

  • Almost home....

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    The reason for such few updates my blogger friends; is that I have been deployed overseas for the last few months. I have been getting updates regarding Nick and Michael through telephone calls, and, while it is great to talk to them, it is not the same as being there. [...]
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    Posted: June 22, 2009, 11:33am EDT
    by Amy

  • Shop at Wal-Mart!

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    While outside with his therapist today, Nick exclaimed "Save money, life is easier, shop at Wal-mart!" He also sang a refrain from a song he heard on the radio, and he has also memorized songs from Guitar Hero. But, Shop at Wal-mart peeps! Nick says so. [...]
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    Posted: June 05, 2009, 4:17pm EDT
    by Amy

  • Time For Change!

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    Thought the old blog could use a face lift! [...]
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    Posted: June 04, 2009, 3:57pm EDT
    by Amy

  • Babysteps....

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    I called home a few days ago because I got an e-mail that said "Call me, before I forget what Nick did!" So I called home to find out what was going on. "Nick is going pee on the potty by himself during the day!" Mike said as he was [...]
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    Posted: May 29, 2009, 3:08pm EDT
    by Amy

  • Score one for Daddy!!!

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    I talked with Mike yesterday after school and we were discussing the aide situation. Check out my awesome hubby: He went down to the school and put up a fight with the administration there. He took Nick's progress report; you know, the one that says he has made no progress?' [...]
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    Posted: May 13, 2009, 10:42am EDT
    by Amy

  • Stupid School System!!

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    So we have found home tutors for Nick that our insurance pays for. They were even willing to go to Nick's school to be an aide for him. Wonderful idea, right?? Yes, in a perfect world it would have been just that. We were so close. Nick's teachers were all [...]
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    Posted: May 08, 2009, 4:46pm EDT
    by Amy

  • They were SOOOOO Little!!!

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    Photobucket


    Hey...You back there?!
    Michael around 18 mos old [...]
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    Posted: May 02, 2009, 11:35am EDT
    by Amy

  • Big Brother

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    Just wanted to give a HUGE Shout out to my oldest son Michael. It was his TENTH birthday yesterday!! I can't believe my oldest 'baby' is TEN already!! He is not looking like a little 'kid' anymore; he is growing tall' [...]
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    Posted: May 02, 2009, 10:35am EDT
    by Amy

  • Yoko????

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    Yes, apparently now Yoko Ono has jumped on the autism bandwagon. Go HERE to read the article published by the BBC. Not sure how I totally feel about this. I mean on one hand it is great that she is supporting the cause, but, Yoko Ono?? Why not someone [...]
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    Posted: April 30, 2009, 1:53pm EDT
    by Amy

  • How do You Handle that Awkward Silence....

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    of when you first tell people you have an autistic child?? You know, you are talking to either a friend or a co worker and it comes up. Or, when talking casually to a first time mom about things like vaccines. There is an awkward silence between conversation when I [...]
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    Posted: April 21, 2009, 2:11am EDT
    by Amy

  • Happy Easter!

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    Hope everyone had a nice holiday. For me however, it was just another day. I completed my first writing assignment in my psych. class. A fitting article about Savantism. I was happy to get an A on it! I find out tomorrow what I scored on our first test. I [...]
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    Posted: April 13, 2009, 3:06pm EDT
    by Amy

  • The Lord knew what I needed today; ...

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    The Lord knew what I needed today; he must have. See, right now, I am away from my little guys on a long work related trip, so I cannot see them everyday. I went to work this morning and I happen to have a TV in my office. I turned [...]
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    Posted: March 28, 2009, 2:46pm EDT
    by Amy

  • He's IN!!

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    Got some wonderful news yesterday!! Nicholas got into the Autism Demonstration Project! He is officially "Done" with the University of Washington as of the 31st of March, and we will now be able to begin therapy at home with him. The autism demo. project is going to evaluate him of [...]
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    Posted: March 23, 2009, 12:36pm EDT
    by Amy

  • Rainman....

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    That was the movie the guys at work put in this morning. For them, it is simply a movie to watch. They don't give much thought to Dustin Hoffman's character, other than to wonder how can "Rainman" do the complex calculations in seconds. This is the movie character that comes [...]
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    Posted: March 12, 2009, 1:40pm EDT
    by Amy

  • My Amazing Nick!

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    Nick WANTS to talk. How do I know? Because he TOLD daddy...that's how. Nick came up to Mike the other day and said straight out:

    "Daddy; Nicholas(he was saying Mike's response), I WANNA TALK!" My little man. Proving to the rest of the world, that he IS aware of [...]
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    Posted: March 03, 2009, 12:23pm EST
    by Amy

  • Busy Days....

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    We have had some busy days here at our house. Last week was mostly a blur. Nick had his usual ABA therapy on Tuesday afternoon, and then that evening we were meeting with a potential home therapist. Nick seemed to like her. He was playing his usual game of chase [...]
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    Posted: February 28, 2009, 9:20am EST
    by Amy

  • My Little Man is Growing Up......

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    Yes, I know it is inevitable and that these things happen; but with Nick every milestone is cause for celebration. This morning, he got on the bus by himself. I walked him as far as the edge of the carport-he did the rest by himself. Last year he was still [...]
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    Posted: February 23, 2009, 3:43pm EST
    by Amy

  • Being "Nooooonie"

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    That was Nick's choice of word to shout out at the soccer field today. We asked each other "What does 'Noonie' mean?" We were perplexed. He would do his happy dance and shout "Noooonie! Nooonie!" We want to understand our little man, and sometimes that means getting down and 'stimmy'' [...]
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    Posted: February 22, 2009, 12:25am EST
    by Amy

  • Birthday Pics....

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    Cake #2. The cake that I spent the wee hours decorating!

    Behold The Power of the Wand!


    Singing Happy Birthday! Nevermind the "stoned" look on his face..LOL. [...]
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    Posted: February 22, 2009, 12:07am EST
    by Amy

  • WooHoo!!!

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    Only four words in this post need to be said: Nick is feeding himself! [...]
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    Posted: February 18, 2009, 9:32pm EST
    by Amy
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