While I'm here I'll update you on some things that have been happening.
Kessler
Besides consistenly falling asleep in his jumper, Kessler has been cutting his fifth tooth. We've had quite a few sleepless nights since this past Monday. But, it seems to be getting better. And while he doesn't like growing the teeth, he seems to like having them. He's a biter. It is extremely funny when Mark is Kessler's snack of choice, but I've learned it's no fun to be anything but a spectator in the activity. He bit me so hard last night it brought tears to my eyes and a bruise to my shoulder. OUCH!
He had his 9 month check-up yesterday and all is going well. He's 22.4 pounds (75th percentile) and 31.5 inches (90th percentile). I don't recall his head circumference, but he's in the 75th percentile as well. All the nurses were trying to flirt with him.. he'd smile and curl up into my chest, which made the nurses flirt more. He already has it figured out.
He hasn't thought much of crawling since a few nights ago. He is pulling himself up quite regularly though.
Makena
Makena is doing well. I can't believe she will be 3 on Sunday!! Time goes too quickly. She loves to play with her baby dolls. She tells us off all the time for being too loud. For example, we'll be at the supermarket and she'll say, "Shhhh, mommy, you're too loud. My baby is sleeping." "Where is your baby?" "At home sleeping, shhhh, mommy." I guess I'm really loud.
She still loves school and swimming. She never complains about either, which is so nice. Her favorite shows are Mickey's Clubhouse and Dora. Mark and I are ready for her to outgrow Dora, but she's still holding strong.
Her favorite foods for the moment are oatmeal, applesauce, yo baby yogurt (strawberry), budda bars (breakfast bars--strawberry, apple), strawberries, avocado and mac & cheese. A new favorite is pistachios. She calls them nachios. Sort of sounds like nachos, which has led to some mistakes by the kitchen staff. Really, I should be fired.
I guess that's all for now. I hope everyone is doing well!
Addendum: Makena had her 3 year check-up on Friday. She weighs 30.5 pounds and is 37 inches tall. She's finally in the 50th percentile for both!!! Yay!! It was a bit frustrating because the nurse measured wrong the first time; originally she had 34.5 inches which put her in the 5th percentile. That height along with her weight made her overweight. We contemplated making an appointment to see an endocrinologist, but decided to check in 6 months to see how she's doing. On the way out of the doctor's offie I decided to measure her again.. in 20 minutes she grew 2.5 inches and went from the 5th to 50th percentile!!
