Taylor and Carter both had their 5 year and 3 year well child checks at the pediatrician this week. Poor Taylor needed to get all of her vaccines before kindergarten. Both kids are so healthy and developing right on track. Taylor measured in at 47 in. placing her at >97% and weighed 50 lb. putting her at 90%. She is really showing us that she is ready for school next year. She is now sounding out small words and her handwriting is coming along quite nicely. She is really into games right now and loves when we get to sit down to a good card or board game during Carter's nap time.Carter weighed in at 36 lb. putting him at 80% and his height was 39 in. placing at 75%. Carter was lucky enough that he didn't need any shots but was jealous to see all of the extra attention that Taylor got following her vaccines and promptly asked for some "shots too". Carter seems to be focused more on gross motor skills. He is great at jumping, biking, climbing, and balancing but had very little time to learn colors, letters, or draw a circle. His speech has improved a great deal and will continue speech therapy for another year to improve his articulation focusing on clear 3-4 word sentences. We have had some problems recently with his left arm popping out of the joint. He now knows what is happening when it goes out and cries "arm in joint."
The weather outside has been, well, probably normal for this time of the year, but has really been taking its toll on our mental health. Yesterday we spent the evening rearranging the kids' rooms....they found it to be very exciting.
Sometimes this weather just calls for some good imagination.
They really love each other (and the DSi).
