A Little Better

For the most part, Scarlett was great today.  As the evening got later, she became fussy and her temp rose a bit.  And then came the hysterics about the oral antibiotics ... ugh.  We have 10 days of that fun :(

Scarlett has Strep Throat

How's this for a sad picture?

Our sweet girl has strep throat for the first time.    It all started four nights ago, when she felt really warm at her middle of the night waking.  The next day, she fell asleep on the floor in the late morning - and that never happens.

Then she'd get really hot and lethargic and just lay on the couch.  Then I'd giver her Tylenol and sometimes it worked better than others.  Sometimes she was back to her usual energetic self for a few hours.

But after four days of a very persistent fever with no other symptoms, it was time to get her to the doctor.   He doubted she had strep, but ran the test anyway ... and it came back positive.

Our poor girl misses her Papa, who is traveling for work, and asks for him regularly.  But he will be home shortly.

Until then, we are hoping Christian doesn't get sick ... hoping Mommy doesn't get sick.  But, I am close proximity to her all the time, and give her plenty of kisses - even when she's sick.  A Mommy's love isn't hindered by germs - even the really contagious variety. :)

If you feel so inclined, please say a lil' prayer for our family, that the rest of us would remain healthy.

Thank you! :)

Scarlett did GREAT at the doctor today!

Headed to Preschool!

The time has come!  Scarlett is headed to preschool next month for two mornings a week.  We just registered her tonight!

She will be going to the same school Christian attended ... and will start off in the same room he started in ( though the teacher is different now).

Scarlett is ready for this big change, and we are excited for her!

And then this happened ...

Ah Scarlett ... you never know what she's up to.

Tonight she was diaper-less for a bit too long,  as evidenced by these little poopletts she left behind.

There is a first time for everything ...

Little Miss Precious

Miss Scarlett (29 months old today) is so feisty much of the time that I truly adore moments like this ... when she has fallen asleep snuggled up to Mommy. ♡She is just so very precious.♡

Ah ... this is the life!!

A Two Year Old Duo

We went to a birthday party for our friend Sadie.  She just turned 2 and I'd so big, she is wearing size 4T clothing.  I think her mom said she is 35+ pounds.

Compare to Scarlett who is barely 20 lbs. And STILL fits into a few of her 12 month clothing.

Crazy!!

Because She's Cool Like That ....

Scarlet @ 28 months

Christian's Kindergarten Awards Ceremony

Today we attended Christian's Kindergarten Awards Ceremony.   For some reason, his school doesn't do a Kindergarten Graduation like most other schools do.  

And that is okay, because ... just before this ceremony, Jonathan and I met with his teacher and the various therapists who have worked with Christian since January.  It occurred to us a couple of weeks ago that Christian wasn't really ready for first grade.   While his reading is well-above grade level, he is behind his peers in many other areas.  

I spoke with several people before making this decision, and all agreed it was a good idea.  In fact, friends I know who are teachers praised our decision noting many times, parents aren't willing to hold a child back.

In fact, we have a unique opportunity:   kindergarten at this school is half day, with the option for "after care" for kiddos who need to be at school for a full day (for example, if both parents work).  We were offered - and eagerly accepted - a full day of school for Christian in the next school year - half his day the classroom setting, half his day in a structured "after care" environment.   And then he would get his various therapies during the after care portion of his day, rather than interrupting his classroom time (which he was starting to decline when a therapist would show up).   

So we are good with the decision and are really exited to see how he progresses next year, with more maturity and familiarity with all he will be presented with throughout the year. 

And besides, kindergarten is FUN!   Who wouldn't want two years of kindergarten, right?   Right!

Christian got the "Sweet Tart Award" from his teacher, because his is just so very sweet to everybody.  We are so proud of him! 

Scarlett's Candid Easter Pics

Scarlett's Pseudo Haircut

 Today both Christian and I had hair appointments at the salon.   Scarlett expressed an interest in having her hair cut, and our hairdresser happily played along.

We were so shocked at the difference between Scarlett and Christian at this age.  When he was two, Christian was screaming bloody murder when getting his haircut, but Scarlett sat there ever-so-calmly, and even looked back to see her reflection in the mirror.

We had just been telling our hairdresser about how Scarlett does not let us put her hair in ponytails, and so that is exactly what she did - a ponytail.  And Scarlett let her.  What fun!

Scarlett's Second Time Out

Ah, Miss Scarlett.  She intentionally hit Christian in the head was hurting hard enough to make him cry. She shows no remorse, and giggled when I tried to tell her it was wrong. So she paid a visit to timeout. Actually did pretty well, and stayed seated for most of it.

But when I wouldn't let her up until time was ready, she got mad. :)

Scarlett's Official Easter Portraits

Here is the beautiful Miss Scarlett at 27 months!   I am so delighted with these pictures because she is actually SMILING!   Scarlett is not a girl who smiles on cue, so these pictures are great!

 

They are grainy here, but if you click on an image, you can see the full sized version in perfect clarity.

 

More pics of Scarlett to come.  She is also having her official two year old pictures taken (a bit late, as per usual).