Helmet-Day 3. Today has been a great "helmet day!" We got up very early, we had to leave home by 8:20 to get going to our 3 year old check ups. Henry wore his helmet all day, without incident. Today we were supposed to do 4 hours on, 1 hour off. We did 8 hours on, then 1 off! You can always do more hours, so it was fine. Tonight he will sleep in the helmet for the first time, so we'll see how that goes. We went out in public last night and today for the first times, and I kind of wondered how that would go. I just wasn't sure if we'd get stares, questions, etc. The twins have not asked any questions about the helmet whatsoever. They have been so accepting of Henry from the first day he walked in the door. From the first moment, he was ours, through and through. We've never had jealousy or any issues at all. I wasn't sure what they would say or ask with the helmet,but when I brought him out of the orthodist's office, they were jumping up and down and very excited. Emilynn exclaimed, "I want a purple one Momma, I want a purple one!" It was cute. Henry's helmet was just another accepted factor, no questions asked.
We went out to our favorite Mexican restaurant last night and we got a couple looks. No questions except from the girl checking us out, apparently her child almost got one, but then didn't. It was fine though. Honestly, I'd rather people ask than assume things. I'd hate for someone to assume he's had some type of head surgery or something more serious than what it is.
Today, my grandma, the twins, Henry, and I went to Cracker Barrel for lunch (but all got breakfast!). We got quite a few looks there but no questions or comments. The kids don't notice looks and they really don't bother me, so no big deal! I got used to stares when we first went out with the twins as babies. My grandma said she had planned to smack anyone who said something to us about it!!!! Glad no one did, huh? :-) Some very nice ladies beside us did stop to say how well behaved and darling my children were acting. Boy they caught us on a good day! :-) Glad they weren't dining at Ruby Tuesday on Wednesday!!!
As for our 3 year check ups- Emilynn is off the charts as we expected. She grew 8 inches in the past year!!! She is 8 inches taller- she's 3 foot 8 inches tall and 43 pounds. She gained 10 pounds since last year. The dr. made the nurse re-check her height because it seemed unbelievable!
Carson weighed 38 pounds. He is 5 pounds lighter and 3 inches shorter than his sister. It sure seems likes more difference than that, but I guess the numbers don't lie!
It went really well, I was nervous because I took them both in by myself while my grandma kept Henry in the car.
It was a great day overall-the kids were angels all day. They must have had mercy on me because it's been a long week of appointments and such. I'm looking forward to a quiet weekend at home and hope to clean the house!!!!
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