Got Milk?

James and Audrey had their 18 month check up today and once again we left feeling reassured that we are doing a good job of raising our kids and so thankful that the Lord has blessed us to have such a wonderful pediatrician. However, even though we left feeling good about our efforts in the growth of our children, we also left with splitting head aches because they were BAD the whole time we were there. And I mean BAD. What happened to my sweet, quiet, content to be in the exam room children? The children that only wanted you to hold them, not get down on the nasty floor? I'm telling y'all they were getting kinda bad before they hit 18 months, but 6 days ago the flood gates opened. Don't get me wrong; they are still the sweetest children ever and we still have a blast on a daily basis (even thought that blast may only last 10 minutes!) but they whine almost constantly now and are into EVERYTHING. If a mess can be made, they will make it! For example:This happened with 30 seconds this morning. I must say though that she has smelled baby fresh all day! Any way, back to the title. Doc said they are both growing beautifully on their growth charts and he is very pleased.

Audrey: Height-30 Weight-20.12 Head 46.4

James: Height 29.75 Weight 21.8 Head 46.8
Then he asked "They are drinking milk every day, right?" Uh-oh. I told him no and before I could even finish he says "Most children don't like the taste of milk but it is very important for them (especially Audrey) so this is a battle that you must win." Awe man. I groaned and asked him didn't he know how hard that this was going to be? He laughed and said "Just leave and let dad take care of it!" Now, I know that not all pediatrician's take such a hard line on the milk issue (because you can get calcium from other things) but ours does and I feel very strongly that our children are as healthy as they are today because he took such a hard line when they were infants and in their most vulnerable stage. So, I am going to follow his "rules" once again and engage in the battle of 4-6 oz. of whole milk twice a day. And it will be a battle, let me tell ya! A long time ago I tried chocolate and strawberry flavoring. I've tried cold and I've tried warm. Any other suggestions out there?

Here are a few pictures from their first Easter egg hunt last Saturday! We all had such a good time and James really caught on to putting all his eggs in one basket! Audrey was more interested in trying to break into the candy than finding eggs!