Growth

We had Ethan's follow-up visit with the pediatrician today. Just in case you don't remember, last month was his 18 month well-baby checkup where they found he hadn't gained any weight, and more importantly, hadn't grown any taller. So we've been pushing a variety of proteins and making sure he had a little more fat in his diet (he used to be such a healthy eater, now he eats like us.) At this appt, he'd gained a pound and grown 3/4 of an inch. IN A MONTH! (That's alot for his age b/c their activity level usually keeps their growth pretty slow.) Apparently he had quite the growth spurt. No more worrying. YAY!

She also commented that he is so intelligent. He calmed down as soon as I told him he wouldn't be getting any shots. And he tried to tell her that he was three. She agreed that he seems almost three. He's been learning nearly a word a day and is forming nearly coherent sentences (meaning we can tell what at least two of the words are!) What she didn't get to see is how helpful and obediant he is. Granted, he is still a toddler and often doesn't listen, but only when he knows that he is in a safe place. Most of the time, he listens very well and helps to do chores and clean up his messes. He even knows that he can't go off the porch unless he is holding my hand, so he will stop and wait for me. What a cute guy! So easy to love.