Well Child Checks for Two

Today was Lucy's 3 year old well child check. I was curious to see how she was doing since it had been an entire year since she had been in!

Lucy is totally and completely proportionate. It reminds me a lot of Zane. Although she isn't quite as big as he is.

Height: 39" (85%)
Weight: 34# 13 oz (84%)

In addition to the checkup Lucy needed another shot. I was worried at her reaction because I honestly thought that she wasn't going to need any and she can be so hot and cold with her reactions to stuff. However today was a good day with her. She got the shot and didn't even cry. She said OWIE! and then got distracted by her pink band-aid. Whatever works I guess!

Gwen also had her 18 month well child check. She technically isn't 18 months for another 2 weeks but since I like to combine trips when possible they scheduled her and Lucy for the same time.

Gwen is the most dainty of all my kids. Honestly I don't know where she is getting it from. Maybe my grandma. All I know is that she really has never been as plump as the rest of the kiddos and her frame is much smaller. She is still in size 3 diapers. I am going to move her up to 4's when this box is gone but it is shocking to me how tiny she still is.

Height: 32.5" (80%)
Weight: Approximately 23 lbs. (34%) The little bugger wouldn't stay on the scale.

Gwen also got a shot today. It was funny. She didn't react to the shot itself but once the band-aid got put on she flipped out. I think she was tired and hungry in general because the appointment did interfere with lunch and nap time. Oh well. Only one more time of shots with her and then we should be done. Hopefully there won't be any additional shots snuck in!

Andrew's Dream

What a blessing my Andrew is to me! And the crazy thing is he would never, ever mention this to us. I have to wait for his homework folder to come home to find these things out. God's hand is on Andrew's life in a mighty way. I can't wait to see what all He has planned for my boy.

The Sun!

Shockingly the sun decided to make an appearance for the afternoon! So the kids and I took advantage of it for a few minutes. It was quite chilly but at least it wasn't pouring down rain like it has been lately. Lucy got some bubbles from Grandpa Gene and Grandma Alice for her birthday. It was the perfect weather to go and play with them. It took her a bit to figure out how to blow nicely to actually get bubbles but by the end of the playtime she was doing great!

Zane motored up and down the sidewalk the entire time. He was in 7th heaven to be outside pedaling away.

Gwen has been looking with great longing at the tricycle for over a year now. Her time has come! She didn't even fuss too much about the helmet. Helmets are a deal breaker at our house so it was nice to not have to wage that war.


Calvin doesn't usually get to spend time with us out in the front yard. He tends to chase people and dogs that are on the sidewalk. And for all that I know he is a sissy, he can look and sound intimidating to other people. Anyway, we were headed out and rather than put him in the backyard I let him out into the garage. Up he hopped into the van and he did not budge the entire time. What a goof. He knows that if we are going somewhere we will likely be taking the van. So he was not moving! Dogs and people even walked by and he didn't move a muscle. What a goofy animal.

A Quiet Birthday for Lucy

Today was Lucy's actual birthday and to celebrate we invited Grandpa Gene and Grandma Alice over for dinner and cake. They had been unable to attend the birthday party due to a family funeral being held at the same time. But it was nice to be able to spend some time with them to celebrate Lucy!

Dinner consisted of homemade pizza, salad and jello. And of course there was cake and ice cream for dessert. Happy Birthday Miss Lucy! I can hardly believe you are 3.

Goggles

Some kiddos don't like the way goggles feel on their face. Apparently Lucy is not one of them. She wore the new goggles she got for her birthday for over an hour. Just for the fun of it. Silly girl!

A Party for Lucy Fern

Today we celebrated Lucy's 3rd birthday. The big event isn't really until Monday but this was the best day for a party!

Lucy got lots of fun stuff and had lots of wonderful friends and family here to celebrate with her.

Can't hardly believe she is 3!

But Daddy!

Lucy was very busy jumping off the couch tonight which is a total no-no at our house. Eric asked her to stop jumping and she answered.....

But Daddy, I'm super princess!