tales from a far-land

Year by year, the holidays become even more fun as the kids start to understand and embrace the traditions that surround each one.  Thursday was Valentine's Day, so we spent Wednesday evening addressing Valentine's Day cards for their classmates at preschool.  Madi and Aiden also colored a couple of cards to give to special Valentines.  At preschool on Thursday, each of the kids classrooms had their own individual parties.  I was very lucky that my schedule allowed me to participate with both of my kids in this fun afternoon activity.  Aiden eventually joined Madi's class party as there were only two kids in his class that day.  There was plenty of food and all of the kids seemed to enjoy the fact that they were able to indulge in some rare classroom sweets. Will you be my Valentine? Madi's Valentine's Art Projects Preschool Valentine's Day Party Pictures Aiden & his classmate Brayden Madi's Classroom After a very sma

Last week, Aiden had his 18 month well check. It was like deja vu.   This particular appointment was an exact repeat of Madilyn’s eighteen month well check visit.   Aiden was such a stinker.  He cried the entire time and didn't want to leave my arms.   Plus, he wanted me to stand the entire time.   The entire visit he continued to point at the door and cry "go, go".  What fun!  I completely forgot that this is very typical for this age.  My favorite part of the well check was the very end when the Physician Assistant re-entered the exam room to give Aiden his shot.  He cried and cried and cried up until the shot, but as soon as he received the shot, he stopped crying.  Not one tear was shed.  He knew that the visit was complete and we would be leaving soon.  Overall, his pediatrician says everything looks normal and he is very healthy. Aiden's stats as of this visit were: Head circumference - 19 inches (74th percentile) Height – 33.5 inches (85t