Summer Stats and Milestones

Both boys had check ups this summer.

Connor's 3 year check up was on June 12th. These were his stats:

• He weighed 37 lbs. (91st percentile)
• He was 40" (94th percentile)

Grant had his 15 month check up on August 7th. These were his stats:

• He weighed 28 lbs. 2 ozs. (88th percentile)
• He was 33" (91st percentile)

Its been a few months since these appointments, and it seems like every morning I get them up they are a little taller, a little smarter, and a little more handsome! Here are some of the developmental milestones we've been seeing over the past few months:

Grant: Grant started walking over the summer. It took him a little longer than most kids to get the hang of it, but once he started, he hasn't looked back. He is in to EVERYTHING. He is much different than Connor in this respect - Connor was never into the cabinets, stairs, etc. Grant's time is consumed by emptying the kitchen cabinets and while I'm putting all the bowls and cookie sheets back, he is busy climbing the steps, punching the tv, or standing on the coffee table. His appetite is seemingly endless, and after finishing his dinner, he looks at Connor's plate as if to say "are you going to eat that?" He will pretty much eat anything you put in front of him, although he doesn't seem to have inherited as much of his mother's sweet tooth. His first word was "poop" (undoubtedly because we are working on potty training with Connor and I feel like 93% of my waking hours are spent talking about/worrying about/obsessing about poop). He's slowly building his vocabulary. He's added "hi," "shoes," and "up." I'm looking forward to many more being added in the next few weeks/months. I have a feeling that once he starts, he's going to be talking up a storm and I can't wait to hear he and Connor interacting. Grant goes to bed around 730, most nights without a peep, and sleeps through the night. He is still napping for about 3 hours on the weekends (usually a little less when he's at daycare). 

Connor:  We converted Connor's crib into a toddler bed over the summer (I know, I was truly lucky that we were able to keep him in a crib past his 3rd birthday). I think that actually worked out in our favor when making the transition. I was afraid all hell would break loose when he discovered his new freedom, but being older, he was able to understand when we told him he had to stay in there until we came in to get him in the morning. He took that very seriously and the transition was a breeze. I wish I could say the same for potty training! It has been a slow process, but it is getting a little better. Lots of bribing with candy, matchbox cars, and Paw Patrol underwear! Connor is so smart - he can count to 20, spell his name and Grant's name, and has a steel trap memory (like his mom!). He has a great sense of direction and recognizes landmarks (he knows where every Jeep within a 10 block radius "lives." He loves to sing and to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and really looks forward to our Saturday morning routine of going to the farmers market and grocery store. His weekend naps are hit or miss. Sometimes he takes a 3 hour nap; other times I hear him entertaining himself for an hour or two and never falls asleep. I'm hoping that we can at least make it through football season before the naps are completely extinguished!