The stats

Bean's 2 year check up was this morning. She still hates to go to the doctor and does not like being poked and prodded. Still, you were proclaimed as healthy and developing right on track. Doctor was also impressed by your language development - you go girl!!!

Weight - 24 lbs (25th percentile)
Height - 33 inches (25th percentile)
Head size - 75th percentile

Keep up the good work!

15 months and growing

My Princess Bean is officially 15 months old (last week). It is hard to believe that time has gone by so quickly.

She is officially a toddler with her own attitude, opinions and personality. I love watching her develop her sense of self - and it will be a strong one, let me tell you! She might be laid back and content, but she knows what she wants.

A few firsts happened last week - Anna stood up from sitting in the middle of the floor without any support from a table or walls! She is taking more and more steps on her own. But her princess personality likes it better when you are holding her hand!

Growing Stats
Weight - 19.5 lbs - yes she is petite!
Height - 29 inches (right on the average for her age)
Head size - LARGE (following in her brothers steps with a 90th percentile head size)

Happy Birthday Princess!!!

Growing stats

Anna had her one year check up today. Of course she is as healthy as can be!

Weight - 18 lbs 9 oz (that means you have gained 10 pounds since you were born)
Height - 28 inches

Unfortunately, no turning your car seat around yet - 1.5 pounds to go. I can't wait!

Colin - 28 month update

I can't believe how fast the time has gone - once a little baby, he is now a BIG BOY!!!!

About Colin - he is a VERY active 2 year old with a very strong opinion on what he wants, and what he does not want. We are very proud of Colin and his sleep habits - loves to have naps and go to bed at night - however now that he has linked getting out of bed with the ability to leave his room, we are having to bring him back to his room (this morning it was at 3 am).

Passions

• Trains
• Balls
• Froggie (will often give Froggie the same hello reaction as mom or dad)
• Quaker Oatmeal - Strawberries & Cream
• Going outside!
• Water

Likes

• Curious George
• Pasta (rice pasta with meat sauce)
• Bananas
• Post Oatmeal Squares cereal; Cheerios
• Graham Crackers - Honey Bees
• Bath time - his sister must join him for this
• Having his sister chase him around the house (both Anna and Colin will laugh at this one)
• Ketchup and Ranch dressing for dipping (will eat more of this than of the food being dipped)

Dislikes

• Most veggies (although pureed baby food is still a like)
• Rice
• Sweet Potatoes (strange since this used to be a favourite)
• Too much structure - wants to do what he wants when he wants.
• Being left to play by himself (always wants someone there with him)

Healthy Growing Girl

Anna had her 9 month check up today - here are the stats

Height - 26.75 inches (25-50th percentile)
Weight - 17.2 lbs (also 25-50th percentile)
Head size - 17.75 inches (90th percentile)

Comments from our Doctor:

• Wow she is a busy little girl (and we think she is laid back and calm in comparison to her brother)
• She can stand so well! (my problem is that she wants to stand all the time yet does not want to hold on - a princess maybe????
• She sleeps how long??? Her reaction when I told her Anna sleeps between 11 and 12 hours a night plus 2 naps during the day)

Interesting facts about Anna....

• Favourite person is Colin - when she sees him her whole face lights up and starts to Belly Laugh
• Favourite kind of animal - Cats. She will start to laugh when she sees a cat (dog not so much)
• Favourite stuffed animal - bunny rabbit that makes noise. He always gets kisses and cuddles from Anna
• Favourite food - peach yogurt; Mango & Pears
• Least favourite food - pureed peas (gag reflux)