Markus (18th Month) & Kira (2 Week) Updates

Kira's 2 week check-up went very well. She weighed in at 8lbs 10oz and was given an overall good bill of health. She has dry skin, her feet and hands in particular, but our pediatrician told us not to use any lotions as they may cause irritations.

Markus had his 18 month check up and that also went very well! The doctor was pleased with his development. He's 31 lbs. 10 oz. and 34.5 inches. He is actually hovering on the top of the average growth chart, so he's not way off the scale. I think he's in the 97% percentile now.

He can say roughly 20 words and we're always amazed at his comprehension. For example, we can ask him to throw something away and he'll go the kitchen trash, open the door, pull out the garbage, throw the item away, close the garbage and clap his hands! We love it! Some of his words are:

• Juice (Gooo!)
• Ball
• Kaka
• Train (Choo Choo)
• Car
• Guitar (Tar)
• Mama (Ma!)
• Daddy (Da-dee!)
• Toothpaste/Toothbrush (Eeeyah -- from old McDonald)
• Socks (Dah!)
• Glasses (Dah!)
• Eat
• Bread (Pan)
• Apple (Ba-Bow)
• Water/Agua (Oowah)

We absolutely love watching Markus grow and learn! Kira continues to be quiet compared to Markus. Don't want to jinx it, but it's been good so far! Here is the first photo of all four of us together!