Kids update

Today we had well baby visits.  Sterling had her 4 month visit and Xander had his 15 month visit.  It was one long appointment.  Not sure if it's better to do one long appt verses 2 shorter ones?  The kids were rather well at the appt.  I didn't take the stroller in with me as we were running late and I didn't want to pull it out.  Xander listens real well and stayed by my side or right in front of me.

Sterling:
I did bring up a conern about Sterling not wanting to put pressure on her legs.  She'll do it about once a day, but most times, she goes to her knees.  He said to work with her some more and she should pick up the concept.  I hope so.  I also asked about her feedings because she's so random.  She'll eat between 3-5 ounces every 2.5-5 hours.  He sayed as long as shes getting between 25-30 ounces in a 24 hour period, she's fine.  She is, typically 26 ounces.  She's just going to be my little eater, or has a fast metabolism.  Her head measured 40.5 cm (15.9 in), weighed 17 pounds (99%), and was 26 inches (97%).  She's going to be my little giant.  I think she's going to take after my grandfather and his side of the family.  They are all tall, so she'll fit right in.

-wears size 3 diaper

-wearing 3-6 month tops/one pieces (but can wear 6-9, mom just wants to wait before buying too much 6-9 right now since we are going to the states next month and we can shop shop shop there!), 6-9 month pjs and pants

-has so much hair that we wear a pony tail and bow on top almost every day...if not, she looks like bozo the clown :(

-only likes being held outwards

-rolls over every which way...including off the couch :(.  While Xander and I were grocery shopping on Sunday, Nick was watching her and she slipped right off the couch.  She didn't cry and didn't seem like anything was wrong. 

-found her feet 3 days ago! 

-can sit unassisted for short periods

-loves to talk and talk and talk

-chews on her toys

-reaches for her toys during tummy time (which she likes for short periods)

-started using the jumper yesterday

Alexander:
No concerns with him...one healthy little bean.  His head measured at 18.5 inches, weighed 24 pounds, and was 30.5 inches.  The technician didn't write down his percentages and I didn't notice until after we arrived home.  Hopefully he's not too far on the low end still.  He gained 2 pounds and 1.5 inches from his 12 month visit. 

-wearing size 4 diaper...although 3s still fit

-wears size 12-18 month clothes

-has size 4, going on 5 feet

-loves throwing balls

-tells me what he wants by trying to pick me up to take me where he wants what he wants...he's a funny little boy

-not a great nap taker...I still try to get 2 naps out of him, but it's usually only 1 or 2 really short ones

-loves playing in the water

-likes to throw sand

-I found him sitting next to his sister while she was playing on the floor and he had his finger in her mouth...it was so sweet and she was sucking away

-very whiny lately

-thows huge temper tantrums and screams really loud when he doesn't get what he wants

-loves watching bubble guppies, team umizoomi, and the hive

-loves to watch big trucks working...they're always moving and digging atour grocery store so it's a site that he loves to watch

-points to airplanes

-notices firetruck sirens from a distance so we wait and see if they drive by, when they do, he gets excited

-says bye-bye, get it, shoes, see, juice, eat, drink, ball, go-go-go...i think these are all the new ones right now

Now for today and tomorrow I'm praying neither of the children get a fever from their shots.  Sterling didn't do so well after her 2 month shots.  Here's to a better 4th month!

Have a great day!