Callum had his four month check up today. Poor kid had to get shots on top of having some nasty allergy congestion. Luckily, he only gets two shots at a time per our schedule, so it wasn't so bad. That little boy turned as red as a summer tomato after the second poke and I swear wouldn't breathe for at least ten seconds. He was quickly over it though, sucked on his nuk, and promptly went to sleep (see that Oxford comma there? That's right. I love them. They shall never die!).
Our little guy has leveled out on the height chart which leads me to believe that we're probably in for a big growth spurt soon (see how I don't worry? I've learned.). He's still right up in the 50th for weight (15 lbs, 12 oz) and his head is following the curve nicely too. He must just look gigantic because I'm the one holding him. :)
The doctor decided that Cally likely has allergies too as he didn't show any other symptoms of a cold or infection. Poor baby got more than just looks from me. Even the nurse commented today that Callum is looking less like his big brother now. Don't get me wrong, the two look like brothers for sure, but Callum is starting to get his own look, which is more like my side of the family.
Now, since you know I'm always right (heehee), this won't come as a surprise to you, but I was right. Since before Callum's two month check up, I've been a little concerned about his head shape. He doesn't have a flat spot as much as his head just seems sort of misshapen. Brian told me I was imagining things and at the 2 month check up, the doctor said it would probably still even out. Well, lo and behold, today the doctor decided his head was not a normal shape and we got a referral to physical therapy where there is a therapist who is knowledgeable in head shape and issues thereof. I really hope my babe doesn't end up needing a helmet during the hottest time of the year, but I'd really like to make sure he's a-ok too. That appointment is in two weeks, so for now it's just waiting time.
In Everett news, we have been bestowed with some massive fits the past few days. Granted, the kid is probably a bit sleep deprived and out of whack from a long weekend of traveling, meeting new people, traveling, staying in a hotel, traveling....but the fits. They are doozies. Right about dinner time every night, he's just had it. Nap or no nap, he is done. One night, it was because he couldn't decide if he wanted to sit in the highchair, next to daddy, mommy, grandma, or someone else altogether. Oh, and he had to pee. (Life's hard when you're two, you know.) Last night, after I told him no, he continued to try and get Auntie Christy's phone out of her purse to play games, in the process dumping the entire contents of said purse and just COULD NOT say sorry. For about a half hour of screaming, wailing, crying, and begging for "mommy uppy up!" I just shook my head and tried to very succinctly tell him that I would hold him all night AFTER he said sorry to his Auntie. He finally did and all was well with the world, but OMG toddler fits are something to behold. I try to follow the advice in The Happiest Toddler on the Block (still haven't finished it, but I'm slowly gleaning). I try to show Ev some respect and let him know that I'm listening by repeating back what he is screaming about. I let him know that yes, I will do/fix/get that thing, but first _______. It's slow going, but he does seem to respond much better when I do the repeating and try "time-ins" rather than "time-outs." This means that I remove him from the situation, but I go with him. This is the time that I do the repeating and try to communicate to him what we need to do to move on from the tantrum. That Karp guy isn't totally nuts. His advice, and the way he writes, sound crazy and stupid, but apparently he knows more about toddlers than your average joe.
So now. Everett is likely missing nap time while spending time with his grrma and gunka, aunties and new best friend, Guillaume (Auntie Janelle's boyfriend from France), on the boat. It was so different to run errands and go to the doctor with a baby and not a baby PLUS super energetic, must push all limits to see juuuust how far they stretch toddler. And now baby is sleeping off those nasty shots and I have a quiet house. Besides the fish tank....which needs it's water changed....and the house needs picking up....and vacuuming....and dusting.....grrrrr.....I think I need a nap! :)
Here are a few shots from our trip to Ohio this weekend.
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| Playing in the awesome water fountains in Lima. |
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| At the COSI in Columbus |
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| Love. water. table. |
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| About to go on the centripetal generotor. Ick. |
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| My two things |
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| "I help Callum look!" |
