So today was Penny's 2 month check up. She came through with flying colors. She is very healthy and the doc has no concerns. I was concerned about her crossed eyes...but since they aren't fixed crossed....we're cool. She'll grow out of it. She weighs 9.14 in the 15th percentile and is 21 1/4 in long in the 25th percentile. She was a good and brave girl until the three shots at the end. Oh she was upset. In fact....the shots were at about 2:45 pm and it is 5:22 pm and she is still asleep. It was quite the trauma for her and for me!

I finally found some tiny elastics for her hair, but her hair is so fine...they don't stay in....and it's hard with a newborn who is a mover and a shaker to wind the band several times....but we got it in and I stuck a bow on it and she was cute cute cute for her appointment. The doctor and the nurse just loved her and thought she was so adorable. I don't know how two crazy looking cats like myself and Ryan can make such beautiful kids.

The other night....my Parker James yet again made me such a proud mom. He was playing Mario Kart with his daddy and for those of you who don't know...there are 4 races to a game. So, Parker had won 3 races with one to go. Now...Ryan went easy on him so he could win and have a good time. Kids love to win and will do anything to win and be the best....not my sweet boy. He said, "Daddy, you haven't won a race yet. Why don't we do one of the easy races so you can have a chance to win one." Ryan burst out laughing....but I about cried. i was so impressed with a 4 year old that would put his daddy's needs and feelings above his own and share in the joy of winning and share in the joy of just having fun. I don't know what I did to deserve such a mindful and caring and giving soul. He teaches me every day. Although..his tender heartness can cause issues at times, but I'm just so proud of his sweet heart. I hope that it stays with him forever. It may take a wide turn at his teenage years, but I hope that he can alway have a tender place in his heart for people and keep that understanding of fairness and love and sacrifice. He's a good egg.