Stats and Stuff

Bryce and Layne had their 3 yr check up today. I am always anxious and excited at the yearly check ups. I adore our pediatrician and thankfully the children do to. I always come with a long list of questions and concerns and 9 times out of 10 Dr. S answers the questions without me ever having to ask.

Layne AKA LaynieBUG:

33 lbs 60th percentile

38 inches 60th percentile

wears 3t to 4t clothing

Layne is my easy baby. She is so chill; takes things as they come. Gets over disappointments quickly and forgives easily. However, if she gets mad enough she likes to go somewhere quiet and let it all out but when she is done she is done. I don't have to go after her and "help" her calm down. She just gets over it and rejoins the group. I love that about her. She is tough but sensitive!

Layne is also very independent for her age. She potty trained herself before she was 2.5 yrs old. She can dress herself. It may take awhile but she can do it. Layne likes to hang with the big kids outside especially the boys. She can ride a bike WELL and use a 2 wheel scooter. She picks things up quickly to keep up with her brother.

She is so compassionate as well. For example, one day I had to leave and Bryce was about to cry because she did not want me to go. So Layne went over to her and put her arm around her and told Bryce it was going to be ok and that mommy would be back soon. Then they hugged each other. It melts my heart to see my girls taking care of each other.

Layne still sleeps with her Boo Bunny but has added Pink poodle, Cattail the cat, and a little ladybug. She sleeps through the night without any accidents or the need to get up in the middle of the night.

I love the way she smiles, holds her hair out of her eyes, pretends to be a ghost, runs fast, and I especially love the way she insists her name is Layniebug. And I can't forget how if I call her princess she corrects me and tells me that Bryce is the Princess and she is the Gorgeous.

Bryce AKA BrycieBIRD

23lbs less than 5th percentile

35 inches about the 12th percentile

wear 18 months to 2t clothing

My tiny but mighty baby is still tiny and mighty but now she is 3. Bryce started out as my super high maintainance baby and continues to still need a little more support and attention than the others but she is AWESOME. 3 years ago I was dealing with so many specialists and early interventions and so many unknowns to now a beautiful, healthy little girl.

Bryce is personality plus. Everybody at her school knows her. I am not sure if that is good or bad :)

She still is able to draw attention to herself with her smile and size. She is my drama queen. Her feelings get hurt easily and cries at the slightest "bonk". A kiss instantly fixes the bonks.

She is finally potty trained! I thought it would not happen until this summer but about a month ago she just decided she was ready. She can also ride a 3 wheel scooter and tricycle. Because she is so tiny she has trouble reaching the pedals but we are getting there. She loves to play dolls and is very girly. Dora and Princesses are her favorite toys.

She loves babies! She likes to pretend to be pregnant by placing one of her dolls under her shirt. She goes up to strangers and drools over tiny babies. One of my good friends just had a baby a few agos and she cannot stop talking about baby Jillian and often talks(daily) about how she got to hold and feed Jillian. She is a nurturer.

I love the way she sings at the top of her lungs in the car, rubs my clothing between her fingers when she is cuddled, brushes my hair, and insists on wearing dresses all the time.