well check ups

I know some doctors don't allow it, but our doctor lets us bring both girls in at the same time for their yearly check ups. I think this is helpful. I think taking them at the same time makes it easier. At least for scheduling. But I think they get each other wound up. And I think they act a little crazy together in that little patient room. And I think they crack each other up during the actual exam. But I only have to do it once a year, so yep it is nice to take them together. 

Annabelle is weighing in at a whopping 35 lbs and measure 40 1/4". She has finally hit the 50th percentile!! That's a big growth spurt for her. Gwyneth is weighing in at 32 lbs and is 38 1/4". She is in the 75th percentile for height and 50th percentile for weight. Really, 75th percent for height? Well, she didn't get that from me. 

Annabelle's exam was first and we walked through the 4 year old checklist. She was asked to spell her name....which Gwyneth gladly did also. She was asked to draw some shapes and a stick figure....which Gwyneth gladly did also. She was asked to say her ABC's, skip, and hop on one foot....which Gwyneth gladly did also. When it was Gwyneth's turn to go through the 3 year old checklist, the doctor kinda tossed it aside and said "who needs the three old stuff, she's already completed the 4 year old list!:" Funny little Gwyneth. 

All went well at the appointment. No new shots, except poor Gwyneth had to get her finger pricked to check her iron levels. Annabelle however has to see a ears, nose, and throat specialist. The girl has always been a snorer....very, very loud snorer. Her tonsils are huge and there is concern she has to strain to breathe because of how big they are. Rather than putting that extra stress on her lungs, we're going to the ENT to see if her tonsils need to be taken out. Given my history of strep, maybe we can work out a buy one get one free tonsillectomy. 

Time to head to the doctor.