Two-Year Check Up

Brienna and Omi recently (April 30th) paid a visit to Dr. Milsap for her Two-Year Check-Up. I have to admit, it wasn't as pleasant a visit as the one with Ellie, but only because Brienna has a VERY good memory of previous visits (shots and all of that). Her fascination with the fish aquarium was the best part, as she is totally captivated by this large and beautiful display of exotic fish in the lobby. However, once we were back in the children's room, Brienna became very teary and very quiet. I tell Dr. Milsap each time that we go that she must surely give him a complex and damage his self-esteem. He is truly the very best pediatrician I have every known, and yet Brienna cries if he even walks into the room.

Part of her tears may have stemmed from the fact that she continues to have a bad cold and congestion (later diagnosed as an ear infection), but, she is growing up so fast and so beautifully! Even with tears in her little eyes, she looks like a doll. (Yes, I know. Spoken like a true Grandmother!!) She is now 34-1/2 inches tall and weighs 22.7 lbs and is one ball of energy all of the time! Our friend, Veronica, rewarded her for her good visit with stickers!! Elmo (Brie's favorite) and the Disney Princesses. Brienna was thrilled and immediately stuck them to the back of the front seat of my car. It really dresses up the place. :)

At any rate, any time we can spend special time together, whether it's at the doctor's office or digging in the garden, I just feel blessed to have this beautiful little spirit as a part of my life - a very special and loving part.