Annabelle's 2 Year Check-Up

Here she is right before her check-up

I feel the need to preface this post by saying how truly grateful we are to have two healthy children who are growing and developing just as they should be. I've heard too many sad stories involving children and babies lately, and after Annie's appt. I was reminded once again of how thankful we should be (and we are), and also how important it is not to take health for granted. ANYWAY...on to the details of her appointment.



I'm happy I took her to Bennett's appointment a little less than a month ago because she followed his lead. She was less talkative and a bit more wary but was very cooperative. She even climbed up on the table without being asked because she knew this appointment was for her. She followed all of Amy's instructions and at one point Amy even got her to crack a smile. For those of you who know her well enough, you know that this is quite an accomplishment and has been since the day she was born. Her brother was cracking her up during the appointment though. Amy said she looked perfect and is advanced in many areas including language and fine motor skills. We asked how she can tell that in a 10 minute period and she said that it's just something they are trained to do and she has been doing it for many years. As far as her growth is concerned, she was 31 pounds (although before the holidays she had consistently been 30lbs...darn holiday treats) which puts her in the 87th percentile. She is 34 and 1/2 inches tall which puts her in the 88th percentile for height. We were happy to see she was even! What made us even more happy is that SHE DIDN'T CRY FOR HER SHOT! I guess that's it. We are just so happy to have happy healthy little ones and to be told so is very reassuring. Have a happy New Year everyone. Love Darrin, Elizabeth Bennett and Annabelle