It's Cuteness Galore. B & Q Just Turned Four!
We're FOUR which means we are cuter and feistier than ever!
Here are their stats at age 3 for comparison: Two Turn Three
In terms of growth, they have really skyrocketed. In height, they went from the 3rd and 5th percentiles to the 32nd and 41st percentiles in one year. As usual, they are within 1in and 1lb of each other.
Bettie
Height 39in (32nd percentile)
Weight 34.5lbs (46th percentile)
Quade
Height 40in (41st percentile)
Weight 34.3lbs (34th percentile)
The kids are both really independent now - mostly dressing themselves, putting on their shoes, eating on their own with the proper utensils, using good table manners (this is a very recent development), clearing their plates after dinner, helping sweep the floors after dinner & last but not least, cleaning up their toys. Oh man, that last one we have been working on for y-e-a-r-s but they are finally getting the hang of it. "When you are done, please put it back." They still need frequent reminders of course, but at least they will comply and know to put back whatever they take out. Hallelujah!
We also tested Quade's allergies again and he is now down to only 2 allergies! He used to be allergic to milk, eggs, soy, tomato, carrot, fish, tree nuts, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, wheat, citrus & sweet potato.
He is still allergic to wheat, but it is not as severe as it used to be and we've found that he reacts strongly to a preservative, Ca Disodium EDTA which is a nasty one. We've switched many of our products to organic products so we don't have to worry about harmful additives and preservatives like this one.
In the last couple of months, we have been able to add soy and sunflower seeds and sesame seeds to his diet. He no longer has any feeding or texture issues and has a hearty appetite now. That is such a blessing!
As of this Summer, Bettie started using public restrooms which has made my life lightyears easier. I can't even tell you how much easier it is on both of us. Even the loudest and most offensive places (Target, Costco) are ok now. I still need to help her on and off, but I am more than thrilled that she is able to handle the sensory overload of smells, people coming and going, automatic flushers, LOUD air dryers, etc. and still take care of business. She is also making great progress in her speech class and is working very hard on her articulation.
Andy and I are very proud of both of them!
Here are their stats at age 3 for comparison: Two Turn Three
In terms of growth, they have really skyrocketed. In height, they went from the 3rd and 5th percentiles to the 32nd and 41st percentiles in one year. As usual, they are within 1in and 1lb of each other.
Bettie
Height 39in (32nd percentile)
Weight 34.5lbs (46th percentile)
Quade
Height 40in (41st percentile)
Weight 34.3lbs (34th percentile)
The kids are both really independent now - mostly dressing themselves, putting on their shoes, eating on their own with the proper utensils, using good table manners (this is a very recent development), clearing their plates after dinner, helping sweep the floors after dinner & last but not least, cleaning up their toys. Oh man, that last one we have been working on for y-e-a-r-s but they are finally getting the hang of it. "When you are done, please put it back." They still need frequent reminders of course, but at least they will comply and know to put back whatever they take out. Hallelujah!
We also tested Quade's allergies again and he is now down to only 2 allergies! He used to be allergic to milk, eggs, soy, tomato, carrot, fish, tree nuts, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, wheat, citrus & sweet potato.
He is still allergic to wheat, but it is not as severe as it used to be and we've found that he reacts strongly to a preservative, Ca Disodium EDTA which is a nasty one. We've switched many of our products to organic products so we don't have to worry about harmful additives and preservatives like this one.
In the last couple of months, we have been able to add soy and sunflower seeds and sesame seeds to his diet. He no longer has any feeding or texture issues and has a hearty appetite now. That is such a blessing!
As of this Summer, Bettie started using public restrooms which has made my life lightyears easier. I can't even tell you how much easier it is on both of us. Even the loudest and most offensive places (Target, Costco) are ok now. I still need to help her on and off, but I am more than thrilled that she is able to handle the sensory overload of smells, people coming and going, automatic flushers, LOUD air dryers, etc. and still take care of business. She is also making great progress in her speech class and is working very hard on her articulation.
Andy and I are very proud of both of them!
What great parents and yet you make all your work and activities seem so easy. I salute you!
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And we are very proud of all of you.
Love from Florida
AT/GAT
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