For better, for worse – our life.
My mom came to visit so we headed out to our favorite fall location. . .a pumpkin patch. We went to Summer's Pumpkin Patch just outside of Frederick, MD.
Aug 2012 - First day of Kindergarten for Cora was spent at the doctor instead of at school - PinkEye. Both kids: Cora 47" (3'11") 44lbs. Luke 46"(3'10") 43lbs.
Jan 2012
Cora and Luke turn into twins. BOTH are wearing size 13 shoes and weigh 40 pounds. Cora is 44 inches, Luke is 43 inches.
11/11/11
Cora: 4 years 5 months: 40 lbs; 44 inches
Luke: 3 years 3 months: 39 lbs; 42 inches
Mom: 36 years old: 150 lbs; 71.5 inches
Dad: 40 years old: 175 lbs; 74 inches
August 30, 2011
Luke's 3 year old well visit. Flu shot. 2nd Lead Test.
Stats:
Height: 42 inches (off the chart)
Weight: 38 pounds (90th percentile)
Speech: I will contact school to ask for testing. No rush, but speech class looks to be in his future.
August 10, 2011
New shoes for both kids:
Cora AND Luke: size 12!!!
May 22, 2011
Cora (4 years old): shoe size 11.5; height: 42 inches (92 percentile); weight: 38 pounds (72 percentile)
February 19, 2011
Cora (3 years 9 months) new shoes: size 11; height: 42 inches; weight: 35 pounds.
Luke (2 years 7 months)
new shoes: size 10.5 (2x wide); height: 39.5 inches; weight: 34 pounds.
September 12, 2010
Cora (3 years 3 months) gets new shoes: Size 10.5
Luke (2 years 1 month) same size as before: Size 9
August 18, 2010
Luke's 2 year appointment:
No shots. Everything looks great. Doctor says all is well and our only concern is the temper tantrums that seem to be occurring more often.
Weight: 31 pounds (60th percentile)
Height: 38" (off the charts) {. . .if you double his two year height and "predict" his adult height Luke will be 6'4" tall!!]
June 11, 2010
Cora's 3 year appointment:
She started to get nervous when I told her about the appointment but I was very firm and told her not to cry and that she was going to be brave. Both the nurse and two doctors (one was an intern) said she is in great health, size and weight. They all also commented on her "advanced verbal skills." (I secretly wondered if they were saying that she NEVER stops talking?!) We will make a dentist appointment soon and probably start fluoride pills or treatments since we are on well water.
Weight: 34 pounds(75 percentile)
Height: 42 inches (off charts - about 115 percentile)
Currently wearing 4T dresses, 3T/4T shirts & shorts
March 9, 2010
Luke (19 months) had his 18 month appointment.
Weight: 28 pounds (75th percentile)
Height: 35.5" (off chart ;-)
Immunizations as scheduled - handled it well. Issues with a limp - will see specialist - hopefully will turn up nothing!
February 3, 2010
Luke (18 months) got new shoes - size 9XW!! (XW = extra wide)
Luke weighs 28 pounds - he was weighed at his sick visit on Jan 28, 2010.
Cora (2yr 8months) got new shoes - size 10!
December 2, 2009
Luke (16 months) had his 15 month check up.
Height: 34.5 inches (110 percentile - off the chart)
Weight: 27 pounds (75 percentile)
Another vaccine was given but we declined the flu vaccine. Dave and I discussed it and we are watchful of the flu but not worried. . . we are comfortable with the major vaccines but don't necessarily want to add two more (regular flu and H1N1) to the shots schedule.
November 2, 2009
Luke (15 months) got new shoes - size 8!!
He wears 18-24 month clothing.
Cora (2.5 years) didn't need a new size yet - size 9!!
Cora is in 3t pants and 3t or 4t shirts.
August 27, 2009:
Luke (almost 13 months) had his one year check up.
Height: 33.25 inches
Weight: 26 pounds
He received his shots/vaccines and handled them like a big boy. . . but his lead test was torture!! He screamed and had a tough time with it.
August 15, 2009:
Luke (12.5 months) got new shoes - size 7!!!! (The lady at the Stride Rite who has owned the store for 30 years said, "I have not sold many shoes this size for a kid this young.")
August 10, 2009:
Cora (age 26.5 months) got new shoes - size 9.
July 24, 2009:
Luke was grabbing his hears a lot so we decided to take him to the doctor to double check to see if he had an ear infection. Also, Cora has a mysterious rash that needed a doctor's quick glance. Turns out Luke has a small ear infection and Cora has just a basic children's rash - allergic to something she touched and it will eventually go away.
Luke: 25 pounds 3 ounces
Cora: 29 pounds
June 1, 2009:
Luke's "9 month" appointment (he is 10 months old but we wanted to schedule Cora and Luke for the same day):
He did great!! No tears - No problem!!
Weight: 21 pounds 6 ounces
Height: 32.75 inches
Currently wearing size 18-24 month summer clothes, sometimes fitting into 12-18 month.
Cora's "2 year" appointment:
She cried as soon as she got into the parking lot and didn't stop until about 30 minutes later - crying isn't a good description for the screaming and yelling that came from her little body! Cora finally calmed down to be examined by the doctor - all is looking great! She did get one shot . . .and she cried again. . . but when the nurse took the needle out she said, "No more hurt!" So she did get a few points for bravery at the end!!
weight: 26 pounds
height: 37 inches
Currently wearing 3T dresses, shorts (for length) and 2T shirts.
3 comments:
I am amazed that you are all bundled up in fleece. Looking at jobs in Bethusda and Frederick but I am shivering thinking about it!
I would LOVE you guys to live nearby!! I
t was a cold rainy day which is why we were bundled up . . . it was actually 74 degrees today!!
Both cities have a lot to offer. . .I lived in Frederick for a year before I moved here. . .and Dave lived there for almost 10 years. I grew up just North of Bethesda and I know you will love it - but you will have a HEART ATTACK when you look at housing prices in Bethesda. . .just a stroke when you look at prices in Frederick! :-)
Ah, yeah, that's pretty much what I am seeing looking at the Northeast and California housing costs. We may rent since it would be a short term job (3-5 years) while he gets a little more experience before going for a professorship. And I am really loving the idea of being a renter and calling someone to fix things!
I need to check out the school systems and see what the pay is like. And I will need to research wardrobe changes! I'll keep you posted. He is sticking to his story that the dissertation will be finished in a year, so that means a move...and the NIH is a great opportunity if he can land a job there.