Jackson and Emily's Journey Through Life: March 2014

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Update on Emily

Yesterday Emily had her 15 month well visit. She was pretty upset the whole time we were there. Part of the problem is that the appointment fell on the verge of nap time and she is now at the age where she has developed a fear of the doctors office. She received two shots this time. We were told that she looks very well. We will start working on weaning her off the pacifier, reserving it for naps and bedtime only. Her stats were as follows:

Weight: 20 lbs 2.5 oz (33%)
Height: 30.5 inches (47%)

Emily eats pretty well but is still our little peanut. On that note, she is starting to exhibit some pickiness. Its not as bad as Jackson though! She practically runs everywhere and enjoys climbing up on things. She still takes a morning and afternoon nap and sleeps about 12 hours at night! She has 4 teeth: the top middle and bottom middle, although there are two more approaching on the top. She says: Jack, ball, ma, and da. She is starting to follow simple commands. She loves her brother to death even though he can be so rough with her at times. I guess she doesn't know any different! She often laughs at him when he is rough housing with her.

Snow and Sand

We took a road trip to Naples last month with the kids. I had already planned on going down there sometime in February and then Toby was asked to attend a conference in Sanibel on Valentines week so we just combined trips. We left early one afternoon when Jackson got out of school. That morning started the snowfall that would turn into the "biggest in decades". As we headed down through South Carolina we quickly drove out of the snow. The next morning we were sitting on the sunny beach enjoying the warm weather. It was a nice visit going to the beach often, the park, and visiting with Pa and old friends. Although, we got to escape winter and enjoy the beach, I was a bit disappointed that we missed the snow, considering it never happens like that here in Charlotte. The kids would have had a blast playing in it.

Unfortunately, Bobby could not be there because she was up north to help grandma. Grandpa Miller became very sick this past January. He passed away the Sunday that we left Florida. We will never forget him and will cherish all the good memories. Rest in peace, grandpa! We love and miss you!