So, all things considered we are doing well in the Shay household. Despite the little boys having runny noses, we were able to get our 16/18/&20 month well-checks completed all at once :). We had not had the opportunity to stay on the "recommended" well-check schedule, because, quite frankly we were anything but well- so there. Today, Austin weighed in at a whopping 28 1bs, pretty much 5 lbs heavier than Mick and Caden who weighed in at 23.5 lbs, and 23 lbs respectively. He is also 3 inches taller! They are growing leaps and bounds and much to our delight are speaking less in foreign tongues and more in English. Riley gets a kick out of asking them to repeat words and delights in the new things they figure out, particularly when it involves getting into trouble. The boys are now able to climb up on chairs and get back down, while Mitch has learned to scale the swing set, cozy coup, and playhouse roof (this with assistance). She is fearless, which scares the heck out of me and Casey. "Flying! FUN!"- direct quote!
Today we caught up on a few immunizations with a new latest and greatest technique- deception (okay- who am I kidding? Is there really any other way?). We took the babies in one at a time to get their shot. Caden was first, barely a whimper and then smiling. Austin was a bit more dramatic, but calmed easily. Mitch? Well lets just say she had an annoyed face, said "ow" and demanded a band aid. God, I love this girl!
Riley spent the afternoon with Erin, one of our favorite babysitter/helpers. She picked him up from school, took him to run errands, to lunch, and then the park. He had a blast playing with her cat (I am so off the hook of ever owning one as he quickly broke out in hives . . . :)) and later with her IPAD. He is so smart. With school nearly over, Riley is looking forward to swim lessons and long days at the beach. He turns 5 this August and wants a gold fish and trains of course! This little/big boy is such a love despite his little mood swings and difficulties with transitioning. He wanted to know "so how is your toe coming along, mom" after I broke it by accidently kicking the door jam last night. "I will massage it for you mom, would you like that?" I managed to let out a yelp, just as he reached my foot and instead he offered me a kiss to make it better.
Life here is just as crazy as ever with PT/OT still 2-3 days a week for the boys. Caden is getting taller "Forrest Gump" like plastic braces to help support him when he walks, but he is WALKING :). School is in session for another month and then we will be on to other activities. I vacation 2 days a week at CHOC at Mission, and throughly enjoy my respite and uninterrupted potty breaks. Life is beautiful . . .
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