Thursday, August 14, 2014

Lucy Hope 2 Year Old Check Up

In case Instagram ever crashes (that would be awful), I need to start documenting Doctor Stats on the blog again! Lucy went in today for her 2 year old well check. We got to bring big brother with us which was treat. While Jack was there to be an encourager he was the one that made a loud scream at finger prick time (and then claimed it was "incredible" that she didn't cry). Got to love him. 

Back to Lucy Hope now. At 2 years old she is 34.5 (80th percentile) inches tall and 25.2 pounds (25th percentile), BMI is 10%. Basically Lucy has stayed on the same curve since she was born and all of her bloodwork checks out perfectly (love that the doctor does that to confirm she is getting everything she needs nutritionally). Looks like Lucy is a lucky lady born long and lean! For comparison, at this age I was the same height but 34 pounds! Maybe I ate more brats and cheese then fruit and salmon:) Lucy has all of her teeth and has already gone to the dentist with a no cavity appointment. Physically she is a speedy little gymnast and verbally she is putting 3 words together when she isn't being shy. 

Sleep is awesome! Lulu goes down around 8:30/9pm and would sleep until 10:00 am if I let her. Really not fair that the second child is a sleeper and I am always having to wake her up! Nap time changes depending on the days activity but I can usually get a solid 2 hours from my little blondie everyday. Only thing to work on with Lucy is her major separation anxiety. She is not anxious about anything else, we can take her anywhere and she would jump on a horse if she could, but she does not like for me to leave her. While that has made ME anxious at time I have to pray for patience knowing that this too shall pass:) 

Going for the kids checkups feels like my Mom job review. so I happy to come out with a good one! 

Thank you God for this sweet healthy blessing! 






Sunday, August 3, 2014

Waiting

I have been thinking about how I need to post. Waiting to update. The kids keep me busy (like every other Mom). Since we have bought the house I feel like I have been committed to Louisville, so that takes time to making new friends ect,. Happy to feel more at home here, I'm busy with the kids and connecting with friends, but at that same time I'm sad to not be by family. My heart aches to not be in Chicago suburbs, Grand Rapids, or Wisconsin. Even Alabama where I had a wonderful group of girlfriends. While my days are never unoccupied, at times I feel crazy alone. And still I wonder. For what? This was by far not my plan but I have to trust that God has a way bigger one. Heart aching and soul searching, but not lost because my kids are precious reminders of His way to make me grow in everything most importantly love.