2 Year Update

The girls had their 2 year check up with Dr. Robert. We have recently switched pediatricians and are much happier where we are now. The reason we switched is an ENTIRELY different post. Anyway, I normally take the girls to their appointments by myself. I never really think much about it because we never have problems at the doctors. Well, I've never really thought about that either until the nurse and doctor both commented on how well behaved the girls were and how they weren't afraid of the doctor or anything. They both listened, got up on the scale when asked, took their shoes off, got measured, got poked and proded, and even got a shot without any whining or crying. They were fabulous and I'm beginning to realize how lucky I am to have 2 great toddlers and one great (most of the time) almost 7 year old! Anyway, enough praise for the doctor's visit. It's on to some information on their stats and what they are currently doing.

Samantha:
* A little on the shy side to strangers. But will go to anyone pretty much.
* More reserved with physical abilities. She runs and is trying to jump with 2 feet together. She HATES the swing and isn't much of a fan of the trampoline either.
* Loves the shower, the bath, and really anything having to do with water.
* Likes to dance and tries to sing songs.
* Can count to 9, sometimes 10.
* LOVES to draw and can draw a happy face with many eyes. She has excellent fine motor skills and a pencil grip that all occupational therapists would be proud of.
* Talks in complete sentences and can identify all her animals and most animal sounds.
* Likes to cuddle.
* Not a fan of vegetables lately but will eat them to get a happy plate!
* Loves books and will sit and listen to them all day long.
* Loves Sloane, her big cousin and absolutely adores babies, especially her cousin Ellie.
* Still sitting rear-facing in the car and LOVES to watch Raegan.
* Very independent and wants to do things on her own.
* POTTY TRAINED for 2 months now!
* Binky free!

Nicknames- Sam Sam, Sammie, Boo, Tootsie Pop.

Weight- 26 pounds 50th %tile
Height- 33.5 inches 35th %tile
Clothing size- 18 to 24 months
Shoe size- 5.5


Mallory:
* Very outgoing and wants to be where the action is.
* Is crazy on the trampoline and loves to jump. She also LOVES to swing. She will swing all day long. Great physical skills but can't run without falling a few times. :)
* Enjoys playing with her babies and pushing them in the stroller.
* Stubborn!
* Learning songs and loves singing them. But doesn't like to be sang to in the mornings.
* BOSSY! She'll tell you when to do something and when to stop doing something. She is the little teacher.
* Counts to 12, sometimes 13.
* Cries when Samantha takes something from her and won't attempt to get it back without throwing a massive tantrum.
* Talking in complete sentences most of the time. Pretty clear speech. She can also identify her animals and do some animal sounds.
* Loves to eat and cleans her plate most of the time. Very motivated by the Happy Plate!
* Enjoys playing with Raegan and wants to be around her all the time.
* Enjoys Raegan's friends and wants to be around them too. She always wants to pick Maddie up for school.
* Loves looking at books.
* Sits forward-facing (recently) in the car and gets agitated when the cars aren't moving. "Go car". She now knows red means stop and green means go.
* Still a momma's girl.
* Says "I funny" all the time. And don't tell her she's not funny!
* Thinking that the potty might be an OK thing. She went tonight! She will soon be potty trained.
* Binky free!

Nicknames- Mal Mal, Mals, Chunk, Chunk of Love, Tootsie Pop.

Weight- 30.5 pounds 88th %tile
Height- 34.5 inches 60th %tile
Clothing size- 24 month or 2T
Shoe size- 6.5


We are having their birthday party this weekend at Paradise Pond. Tune in later for pictures!