19 Months!

Sorry no new photos so far. Atleast we do not have them in an uploadable fashion. Words will have to do this blog entry.

Alaina had her 18 month check up yesterday with Dr. Peterson. I say 18 month check up loosley because Alaina is 19 months old today! But anyway . . . Alaina is 31.5 inches tall and weighs 27lbs. She is in the 5oth percentile in her height and weight. They apparently no longer gets judged on the size of her head. But I do know that her soft spots are fully closed now. . . yay for the brain being fully protected!

Dr. Peterson also did a random slew of cognitive tests. She asked her where different body parts are. She knows where her hair, head, eyes, mouth, teeth, nose, ears, feet, toes, and most important, belly button are located. Dr. Peterson was pretty impressed at all that she knew. She mentioned that she thought she was ahead quite a bit on what she knows and what she does. So yep, Alaina is pretty cool.

Dr. Peterson is also checking with the Allergist to see if we can transition Alaina off of Soy. But I won't know anything for a couple of days. But she will need to be transitioned to Whole Milk until she is 2. . .which is right around the corner!

And the latest and greatest news? Alaina went #1 and#2 on her potty chair this morning. I think she knew she had to go when she was sitting on the chair. She kept on wanting to stand up and walk away to pee. But I dragged some toys next to the potty and she loves sitting on her potty chair again. . .as long as she has something to play with. She went #2 first .. I think it confused her as to what was happening. But she got it out nonetheless. I had her sit for a little longer and eventually she went pee. So very proud of her. . .

So needless to say, the potty chair will be coming to Council Bluffs so she can potty in the mornings.

OK . . .that's the update for now. Mark and I are excited to go on vacation! I leave in Two Days!

Hugs from Kansas City!