8 things about each of my kiddos

News with the kids:
Levi:
1) took him for his dr. exam ( late due to illness so he's 7.5 mo instead of 6 mo) he weighed 20 lb 4 oz (75%) and was 28 inches long. He tracked objects well, the only issue was he not only tracked but pursued the object heartily. I've been calling hin my little hunter - because he patiently awaits his opportunity and the pounces.
2) he waved for the first time at a birthday party. I got so excited I shouted above he crowd and everybody turned in time to witness the big first! So cute!
3) he sat up and reached for Eric, saying " dad."
4) he likes to move his hand off and on his mouth while making noises, to make funny sounds.
5) Levi feeds himself cheerios and puffs. He loves them and wants to eat when others are eating.
6) he's become attached to his main caregivers- Eric, I and our daycare provider. Today he started to cry each time she left the room for a second. Then when I got him home, he did it with me too crying as if in sudden pain when his fav person leaves the room. Very sad since we haven't yet heard many cries from Levi. So it seems all the more urgent.
7) Levi squeals in delight to see the dogs or if kaylee acts very nice and funny in front of him.
8) Levi likes the tambourine.

Kaylee:
1) took her for her 3 year appt. She was 29 lbs on the dot (25%) and 36.5 inches (50%?) she was within the healthy bmi range. Doctor said make sure there's always one item she likes offered with meals and feed her big breakfasts on weekends and that cereal is okay to feed before bed as a snack. She said she is a little slender but in normal ranges.
2) dr tested Kaylee's verbal skills. " if your soup is hot, the ice cube is (what)" kaylee got them all and dr said she's a year ahead. Said she's showing good imagination, independence and creativity in playing by self. ( she had to wait thru Levi's appt) they also tested her colors and to see if she could build towers.
3) Kaylee wouldn't cooperate for hearing and vision tests so they relied on my judgement.
4) I asked about k's number of times sick with stomach flu. She said immune systems aren't good by 3. But on sat after that, k had another night of throwing up. Eric and I wrote all the days she's had the stomach flu. 5 days, 3 separate times this month which is only half over. We think we figured out its her milk allergy. I thought about that I had made her pancakes made with milk two of the times. So we'll be more careful with that and see if we can keep her well.
5) took k to her friends 3 year birthday and was slightly embarrassed when kaylee "helped" open all the gifts. Thankfully the girl didn't mind and the parents were cool about it. However I would not let her take off her clothes in front of everyone when she began pulling on them saying she was hot.
6) she would not let me go alone with my sister to get my nails done so we brought her. She's spoiled with her first manicure! She has cute little bright green nails, with white flowers painted on them. I cannot believe how well she sat for the lady she is more businesslike with others. The woman said that k was her youngest patron ever, after a five year old she once had. I was proud of how patient she was but hope she doesn't get too used to being pampered.
7) took them to chuck e cheese. Can't believe she thinks a slimy blue bug is the coolest prize ever. Guess I dont have to worry that she's too much of a girly girl after all.
8) today at daycare she ate all her fajitas at lunch, peppers and all!