tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136170Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:43:16 +0000My wife and I were sent an angel late January 2004, then another one in June 2006. This is how its playing out! Peter Christo - peter.christo@x2o.com.auhttp://fatherhood.christo.com.au/noreply@blogger.com (Peter Christo)Blogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136170.post-6721239965045823764Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:35:00 +00002008-06-17T21:36:09.309+10:00Well, ladies and gentlemen, here he is. Master Vance Arion Christo, at two years old. A strikingly handsome young man with charm, charisma and effervescent cheek,.. infectious you might say. He'll be breaking some hearts in the future no doubt!! http://fatherhood.christo.com.au/2008/06/well-ladies-and-gentlemen-here-he-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Christo)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136170.post-8758445886061426373Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:18:00 +00002008-04-26T15:17:33.450+10:00Forgotten ANZACS in Greece. I just returned from the ANZAC day dawn service at the Hampton RSL. This year I took with me, for the first time, my four year old daughter. I dressed casual, opting to leave my own lone medal in its case. As usual this was a sombre, relatively well organised event, and the padre’s speech was genuine, well delivered and a reminder of the sacrifices our boys made.http://fatherhood.christo.com.au/2008/04/i-just-returned-from-anzac-day-dawn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Christo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136170.post-8433729741249220606Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:27:00 +00002007-12-11T20:29:44.507+11:00My beautiful girl is so excited about Santa coming. She has been watching the movie Polar Express, and this is the result. How could this not touch your heart! My baby girl!! http://fatherhood.christo.com.au/2007/12/my-beautiful-girl-is-so-excited-about.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Christo)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136170.post-7853646028179945883Fri, 07 Dec 2007 01:48:00 +00002007-12-07T13:50:59.940+11:00 My Babies, I wake ever morning to this physical life. Every day I am amazed that it exists at all. The more I pause to consider it, the more in awe I am, that what looks real is in fact merely energy coming in and out of form. I go into each day in deep appreciation of this short life, love for you, my treasured children, honouring the opportunity to be your father, guide and teacher in this http://fatherhood.christo.com.au/2007/12/my-babies-i-wake-ever-morning-to-this.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Christo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136170.post-6224846519170437457Sat, 29 Sep 2007 23:19:00 +00002007-09-30T09:20:08.308+10:00We recently visited the Gold Coast. Xenia met Elvis. http://fatherhood.christo.com.au/2007/09/we-recently-visited-gold-coast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Christo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136170.post-6216445131875661254Sat, 18 Aug 2007 05:12:00 +00002007-08-18T15:12:31.101+10:00 http://fatherhood.christo.com.au/2007/08/blog-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Christo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136170.post-3369639231228275202Sat, 21 Apr 2007 04:07:00 +00002007-04-21T14:15:01.002+10:00Here’s a few shots of my babies. Mr Vance has mellowed out a bit and is sleeping now. Not 100% of the night but enough to mean we can start having a semblance of a life. Sleep issues aside, he is such a little man. I cant wait for him to grow a bi more so we can do some stuff together. And strong.. the kid has amazing strength.. always smiling and engaged… it’s lovely to watch! That http://fatherhood.christo.com.au/2007/04/heres-few-shots-of-my-babies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Christo)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136170.post-116667397138816157Thu, 21 Dec 2006 03:58:00 +00002006-12-21T22:30:23.433+11:00Xenia is turning into a beautiful young lady. She is still the cheeky beautiful little girl I love, but if you look at this photo, you can see the strong, intelligent and confident woman whom the world will get to know one day. My little man is fantastic. While he is struggling with sleep, he is a bonny kid. I was at a party recently and I was told about Nominative Determinism. http://fatherhood.christo.com.au/2006/12/xenia-is-turning-into-beautiful-young.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Christo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136170.post-116056246220779471Wed, 11 Oct 2006 10:26:00 +00002006-11-01T15:52:02.703+11:00Well, our little man has been with us now for 4 months (this Saturday) and it’s been a wild ride. From bronchiolitis to reflux and many sleepless nights. Helen has worn the brunt of it but I had my fair share too. Of course during that time I had to take over looking after Xenia (as much as possible), run my business, lecture, mark assignments, sell my services, do presentations, review a few http://fatherhood.christo.com.au/2006/10/well-our-little-man-has-been-with-us.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Christo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136170.post-115197315302228326Tue, 04 Jul 2006 00:25:00 +00002006-07-04T10:35:12.633+10:00Here's some more pics of our little man. He had bronchitis for a about 10 days which was very tough, especially on Helen. He was very raspy, and had trouble particularly at night, but we endured and now he's sleeping like a lamb. He is a very beautiful young man. My proud father in law... he is a very passionate and kind man! Either side are Michael & Toula's (Sis in law and Badger) http://fatherhood.christo.com.au/2006/07/heres-some-more-pics-of-our-little-man.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Christo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136170.post-115155559390767537Thu, 29 Jun 2006 04:30:00 +00002006-06-29T14:33:13.916+10:00    Here's Xeni with flowers from our dear frieds the Ryans (Howdy guys!). Below is Great grandma Eleni with her two great grandkids...She is a lovely old lady!! Vance has been a little ill with a chest cold for the last 7 days,.. but he is a tough little man, and is quickly getting over it. Mum and Dad however are buggered!!  http://fatherhood.christo.com.au/2006/06/blog-post_29.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Christo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136170.post-115028523048701776Wed, 14 Jun 2006 11:37:00 +00002006-06-14T21:45:17.726+10:00        A small peak at our baby boy!! Vance Arion Christo came into this world at 8.59am this morning (14th June 2006), weighing in at 8.8Ib (3.655kg). He was 49.5CM long and has a full head of hair. He came in all guns blazing with a strong set of lungs. He is feeding well! Helen, is great, she has performed amazingly again, and is officially my hero. Xenia is excited at the prospect ofhttp://fatherhood.christo.com.au/2006/06/blog-post_14.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Christo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136170.post-115018854641329547Tue, 13 Jun 2006 08:33:00 +00002006-06-13T18:49:06.426+10:00It’s the eve of the arrival of our baby boy. Tomorrow we’ll hop in the car at 7am and head off to the hospital. We are planning to go via the beach and catch the sunrise for him on video. I am delirious with anticipation and excitement. I am terrified that Helen is having another Caesar, but that was the best choice for her. Our baby girl is with her grand parents and they are beside http://fatherhood.christo.com.au/2006/06/its-eve-of-arrival-of-our-baby-boy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Christo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136170.post-114916232586556757Thu, 01 Jun 2006 11:42:00 +00002006-07-23T10:23:37.146+10:00        We hit the street fruit and vege market in Richmond last weekend. Helen was impressed given the deals and quality of the produce... Xenia found a clown who introduced her to the world of the hoola hoop!!!! Afterwards,.. she did a baby-Chino! http://fatherhood.christo.com.au/2006/06/blog-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Christo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136170.post-114829562957744090Mon, 22 May 2006 10:58:00 +00002006-05-22T21:00:29.580+10:00        Some shots over the last week... including 1 on mothers day where we spent the day at the Childrens hospital when Xenia had her first serious Athsma attack. She is fine but we have another few grey hairs now between Helen & Myslef. She is a tough kid though!  http://fatherhood.christo.com.au/2006/05/blog-post_22.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Christo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136170.post-114829545905211322Mon, 22 May 2006 10:56:00 +00002006-05-22T21:13:37.086+10:00  Xenia & her mum accompany me to my "Day of Thunder", thanks to uncle Theo!! Thanks Bro!! http://fatherhood.christo.com.au/2006/05/blog-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Christo)38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136170.post-113861932787729611Mon, 30 Jan 2006 11:08:00 +00002006-01-30T22:08:47.893+11:00Hey Xenia,… today, as it got near your bed time, I held you to my chest and smelt your warm body, the nape of your neck.. your hair. You wrapped your little arms around my neck and said “good night daddy”.. We went to your room, we said good night to Drago the dragon that protects your window for me every day and night. You smiled at Drago and pointed to him with certainty. We proceeded to http://fatherhood.christo.com.au/2006/01/hey-xenia-today-as-it-got-near-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Christo)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136170.post-113767093616040554Thu, 19 Jan 2006 11:27:00 +00002006-01-19T22:43:04.146+11:00We had a little accident. She is ok, but she has a little cut in her lip. Still a beautiful spunk. Our little one is at 18 weeks this Saturday. Can't wait to meet him/her? Xenia at the hospital waiting for the plastic surgeon. 27th Dec 2005. Xenia, looking a little better a few days ago... and back to her old self. Next little Christo Legend!! http://fatherhood.christo.com.au/2006/01/we-had-little-accident.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Christo)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136170.post-113360607408967500Sat, 03 Dec 2005 10:30:00 +00002006-04-23T21:37:56.000+10:00I’m starting to upload some images from our trip to Greece. We went to Mykonos, Kastoria, then spent the remainder of our time in Kalamata. We had a great time, and Xenia really bloomed. The other tid bit of news is that we have a holiday baby on the way, due in June 2006. Looks like I am expectant father again… here we go again!!! We are both over the moon....!! Xenia has a playmate!!! A http://fatherhood.christo.com.au/2005/12/im-starting-to-upload-some-images-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Christo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136170.post-112451284004134233Sat, 20 Aug 2005 04:30:00 +00002005-08-20T14:40:40.050+10:00 Its been a wonderful time here with our little girl. She has been growing so fast... her little mouth comes up with nw words every day.... Here's a few more new pics.http://fatherhood.christo.com.au/2005/08/its-been-wonderful-time-here-with-our.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Christo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136170.post-112088287978220783Sat, 09 Jul 2005 04:13:00 +00002005-07-10T21:32:14.636+10:00You know, I think I mentioned that someone said to me that kids are the meaning of life. Well, I understand now, and yes they are. This little person has made us into a real family now, and she is surprising us every day with things she says and does. We recently went up to Howqua, up in the Yarra ranges of Victoria. We drove out right after my last (and only) exam for my Masters a few weeks http://fatherhood.christo.com.au/2005/07/you-know-i-think-i-mentioned-that.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Christo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136170.post-111624072830478912Mon, 16 May 2005 10:48:00 +00002005-05-16T20:54:18.220+10:00Wonderful news! Ms Xenia Hope Christo, walks... we have walked the house, the yard, attacked the dog, our study,... and she is the total owner of the bathrooms while awake... while asleep, she remains an angel. Last weekend,.. Xen & I cruzed down Elwood Beach... her ride was rather comfy!!! http://fatherhood.christo.com.au/2005/05/wonderful-news-ms-xenia-hope-christo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Christo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136170.post-111545334104967495Sat, 07 May 2005 08:04:00 +00002005-05-07T18:09:01.326+10:00What can I tell you, our little baby is now a full flegged toddler. She says a few words, Papou (grandad) Yiayai (nana), Daddy, Mumma, and a plethora of other little sounds that make sense to her as she stares at you as if to say "So you understand my point right?". She's even thrown her first tantrum... Oh.. Joy!!! Solo...... Peeka-boooo! http://fatherhood.christo.com.au/2005/05/what-can-i-tell-you-our-little-baby-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Christo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136170.post-111296694865033440Fri, 08 Apr 2005 13:25:00 +00002005-04-08T23:29:08.650+10:00At my 40th last week, my beautiful little girl was caught having a conversation on her vehicle phone. You'll note that she has stopped her vehicle, and is intensly communicating her view. Mmmm... this preoccupation with communicating via elecronic means reminds me of someone....?? but who??? http://fatherhood.christo.com.au/2005/04/at-my-40th-last-week-my-beautiful.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Christo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136170.post-111106015645479079Thu, 17 Mar 2005 11:43:00 +00002005-03-18T21:52:22.720+11:00It’s been a while since I communicated what’s happening in Father Land for our little angel Xenia. Things could not be better. She sleeps now after a little controlled crying and some coaching from our dear friend Carlie. While parenthood has been amazing, we have been taken to tears with Xenia always needing to be rocked to sleep. Each night was a dice roll as to whether we would get a fullhttp://fatherhood.christo.com.au/2005/03/its-been-while-since-i-communicated.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Christo)0