two and a half years old - independent, whiny and tons of fun! they continue to be the best of buds and love to make up new words and then laugh hysterically when we try to decipher what they are saying.
we had our 2.5 year check-up on friday - i tend to dread these doctor visits because both always cry and freak-out as soon as it's time to take their clothes off. last time, livi became a limp fish when we tried to get her height and weight, and i could barely hear the doctor over her sobbing and cries of "all done!" thanks to the 'daniel the tiger' 12-minute segment on visiting the doctor, i think the kids were much better prepared for what to expect. they were pretty amazing. the doctor even commented on how "impressive" they were, which we followed with a blank stare because it was an odd comment to hear from the doctor. but then she clarified that the vast majority of kids don't let her get near them with the blood pressure cuff until 4 years old, and ours allowed the cuff without flinching!
livi: 35.5 inches (50th percentile), 29 pounds (60th percentile)
jacks: 35 inches (30th percentile), 30 pounds (70th percentile) -- light as a feather!
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| can't get any cuter than this |
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| we can't believe they are on their way to 3 |
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| and they'll be in school in 3 short months!! |
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| working livi's joints |
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| listening to his heart |
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| the blood pressure cuff...no big deal!! |
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i have to admit i get embarrassed when we walk into peet's
and they yell "starbucks!" all leanne's fault! |
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| cycling at the top of pacific heights |
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| a ugandan hoola hooper |
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| taking her safety seriously |
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| gone fishin' |
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| hmmm, somebody wants a baby?! |
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| jacks' little lady |
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| birthday party for baby gus |
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| the whole gang always comes together for a birthday |
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| taking a break in the dining car |
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| one bagel and cream cheese coming up! |
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| memorial day bbq at kelly and mark's |
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polly was the highlight, of course
(well, after ryann's salted caramel chocolate chunk blondies) |
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| polly and jacks competed at the bean bag toss |
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| needless to say, they had a blast...which made for a quiet ride home |
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we all need a nap some days
(who are we kidding...every day) |
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| we had a dinner party but forgot to line up childcare, so we brought the virtual babysitter |
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the next night was a work potluck...
thankfully, the kids had another set of twins to hang with |
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| john had a work party at our house....the kids hung by the chips as usual |
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| morning playdate with grandma vivi, uncle mike, auntie keet and noodle! |
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| john's mom lives a 1/2 block from the best sandwiches in town |
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| on our way home from the playdate, we made a quick pit stop |
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| 5-year wedding anniversary at slanted door |
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| meet the new babysitter |
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they started a new season of soccer
(they've moved up from teddies and are now koalas) |
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| our sunday ritual |
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fresh produce at the farmers' market
(and we never leave without a fresh baked chocolate croissant) |
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they went crazy with the strawberries
(looked like vampires by the time they were done with red stained shirts and faces) |
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| pre-season madness at odin's house |
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| you can never be too careful |
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traitor
(livi mistakenly clutching lucy rather than baby) |
