an update - without pictures

The girls had their 15 month Well child doctors visit on Tuesday. The doctor was very impressed with their vocabulary and the amount of talking they do, even if just babbling they've got a lot to say. She was also very impressed with their knowledge, ie body parts etc.

They are both 30 inches long, which is the 50th percentile (yeahhhh!)
Lily weighs 19lbs, 5 ounces which is only the 10th percentile for weight, but she gained 2 lbs since december and has maintained a pretty steady growth curve.
Mia on the other hand is only 17lbs 15oz, which is off the charts for weight. She only gained half a pound since december. We are now officially into "operation fatten Mia up". I'm giving her instant breakfast in her milk every morning and a pediasure 3-4 times a week to add some calories.

They are both having blood tests (routine) on saturday and they are going to do a couple additional tests on Mia's blood, thyroid. metabolism, etc. to rule out anything that may cause her lack of weight gain. It is most likely just that she's little.

Mia is also going to have an appointment with a physical therapist. She is not walking nearly as good as Lily and to me, her gait seemed jerky and ackward. The pediatrician agreed with me. She said her hips seem fine, but a consultation with the therapist can only help. Again, likely there is nothing wrong, she's just getting it a bit slower, but better safe than sorry.

Lily has officially started "testing her boundaries". Really this means she has become a naughty monster. She does everything she knows she is not supposed to do. She waits until I am looking at her, smiles, then does it. We are going to start time outs with her. Mia is still mostly an angel, but she too will get time outs as necessary. Lily has also started crying more and getting upset/mad when she doesn't get her way. I'm sure tantrums are coming soon. Can't wait!