We went to see Dr. Cox on Friday for your well child check up. You have really don't so much better at the doctor's office lately. Probably getting a bit more mature and bit more time between your two ER visits and now had helped quite a bit. In fact, I took both of you in a week earlier (by myself) to get your flu shots -and you did AWESOME! You wanted to cry, but a sucker and a big distraction about how big and strong and brave you were seemed to change your mind. I was so proud! (And a little surprised).
So, this visit was pain-free. You weighed 36 pounds (85th percentile) and are 38 1/4 inches tall (68th percentile). At home you're closer to 33 or 34 pounds -but don't worry, that scale always does the same thing to me!
We got a new prescription for the eczema ointment for you and Kate (winter is petty hard and both of you with your skin) and talked about sleeping. Or you lack of. Actually, you sleep well -once you're asleep. A few months ago you started coming out of your room. A lot. Sometimes it takes and hour and a half or even two hours for you to actually stay in your room and fall asleep. It's been a rough little while. It's frustrating for everyone. I started dreading night time -and so did you- and I know that you're missing out on sleep that you really need. Naps are only happening about 50% of the time, so when you don't go to bed for until 9 or later, it really doesn't give you enough hours in the day. So, we talked about Melatonin as a supplement. Dr. Cox likes it and has kids take it often. Tonight was your second night taking it. Tonight you did awesome, yesterday was so-so. We'll see what happens in the long run. I hope for all of our sakes we can get a better bedtime routine going for you.
You have seemed to grow up a bit in the last little while. I no longer have to worry about taking a change of clothes when we go out, you haven't had an toileting accident for months. You are still SUPER energetic, but have really started doing more imaginative play and being a bit more mellow when you're by yourself. You come up with interesting and funny things to say a lot more, and you're a very caring brother. Not all of the time, but more often than not. I'm excited for you to move up to the Sunbeam class in a few weeks. Our Sunbeam teacher is nothing short of amazing -Sister Debbie. She loves the kids so much and puts so much time and effort into each of her lessons, handouts and little gifts she gives the kids. I'm sure you'll learn to love her.
You think everyday is your birthday, or Kate's birthday, or even Grandpa Lafeen's birthday. I suppose when you celebrate this many birthdays in such a short amount of time, it does get a little confusing. I've had to not put out the wrapped Christmas presents under the tree this year, since you're convinced they are all your birthday present. Poor Uncle Matt is going to be in for a surprise when he opens his Christmas gift and find that it's been opened once or twice. With scissors even.
You're getting excited for Christmas and ask every day if tomorrow is Christmas. We're going to start a new tradition tomorrow with the Elf on the Shelf. I hope you have fun looking for the elf for the next 2 weeks. I decided we'd start hiding him after Kate's birthday each year. It will be a fun holiday, spending a lot of time with your family. who you love and love being around. It's a good thing there are so many of them!
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