Not the tax kind. No, our taxes are a disaster, and we may very well be in debt to Uncle Sam forever. Then again, I guess that’s nothing new…
Anyway. Today at Annalyn’s 18-month well-baby visit, we got an extension on her walking deadline.
At her last appointment, the doctor said not to worry about her gross motor skills – or lack of – just yet. But she said that if she wasn’t walking at the next appointment (read: today), it would be time to start worrying.
Today, though, Dr. B said that because Annalyn has learned new tricks (pulling up to stand, climbing like a monkey, cruising a little bit along the couch), she’s doing okay.
However, if she’s not holding onto our hands and taking a few steps by next month, the doctor’s calling in the big dogs. Or, at least, referring us to a physical therapist.
But for now, the kiddo is off the hook. The doctor was pleased with her verbal skills, her body part naming, and her ability to use a phone and a comb just like a big person.
And really, as she sat on the exam table in her diaper, gripping a ball point pen she dug out of my purse, posed to take notes on a stack of my business cards, I had to agree with the doctor.
That kid of mine is doing just fine.
From the looks of the pictures, she’s happy and healthy! And that’s what counts!
Yay! :) And good for you for not worrying about it after the doctor told you not to. :)
yes she IS doing just fine!
miss y’all. i won’t be home until the 27th, so i’ll miss two weeks of small group. actually, i’ll miss the conversation. not particularly the study! haha!
I read an article by Anna Quindlen recently and it talked about just letting your child be the person they are made to be. Her son didn’t walk until after 18 months, I think, and she worried so much about it at the time and now realizes he was just always convinced to do things his own way. That and the fact that your blog name comes from a quotation from Anna makes me think you and she must be kindred spirits!
I know some toddlers that didn’t start walking until after 18 months. I also know of some that didn’t talk until almost 3. Or my son for example never really rolled over until he was doing everything else!
Annalyn is doing great. What a sweat heart!
Anyone who looks THAT happy must be doing most things right :-)
I’m guessing she is doing what she is meant to do and making those around her feel happier too.
As long as you have that gift you will be blessed indeed M :-)
I’m sure you will be a fine Mom and encourage, without ever putting TOO much pressure on your Girl, to be the best she can be in the way she does things best.
And in leading her back so she can find Him, no doubt :-)
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Those babies can just worry the heck out of us moms, can’t they? She’ll be just fine. :)