Our kiddo is in great health and continues to grow: 54 pounds and standing at 4 foot 1 inch. When Ellie was 18 months old, I took a photo that I particularly liked. Last year, I thought I’d get a shot from the same part of the procedure to show how much she’s grown. Now, … Continue reading Six Year Checkup
Ellie is in good health and is growing: 47 pounds and 3 foot 10 1/4 inches tall! A look back (18 month checkup): Continue reading Five Year Checkup
“I was going to go to sleep, but then my brain told me to start talking and playing.” Continue reading Naptime Today
We had a party on the day after Ellie turned two, which was a lot of fun. Kim and Grandma Patty did a huge amount of work, and it showed. For three weeks Ellie has made it clear that her birthday party needed to have cupcakes and party hats, and that’s what she got… along … Continue reading The Big Two Birthday Party
Wow, our little girl is TWO today! Following a longtime Carlson tradition, we woke her up with a birthday candle, in this case mounted in a cereal bar. Thanks to Grandma Patty for handling the video camera! Continue reading Happy 2nd Birthday!
We think Ellie must be having a growth spurt. Here’s the evidence so far today, before lunch: Breakfast: 1 container of yogurt 3/4 of a banana 1 cup of milk 1/2 cup of cereal 2 handfuls of freeze-dried strawberries 6 fresh strawberries Snack during playdate at neighbor’s house: 2 eggs 1/2 of a banana crackers … Continue reading Growth Spurt
Ellie is 18 months old today, and her scheduled checkup went very well. She’s in good health, and is a bit advanced in terms of language and motor skills: she’s started using word combinations often, and she climbs and runs all over the place. She’s also a tall girl: Weight: 24 lb 14 oz (60th … Continue reading 18-Month Checkup
What did I get for Father’s Day? A screaming child. (Still, she’s my cute child, so I’m not complaining. Much.) The weekend proved to be weird for Ellie’s sleep schedule: we went to the Fremont Solstice Parade in the late morning, and when we returned home, we tried to get Ellie down for a nap, … Continue reading Separation Anxiety
Bob and Patty (Kim’s parents) are here for a week to marvel at how much Ellie has changed since they last saw her in September. The first day was fun, as Ellie impressed them by walking everywhere, feeding herself, and used her growing vocabulary. Unfortunately, Ellie, Kim, and I all picked up a virus last … Continue reading Grandparents Thompsons Visiting
