Fifteen Month Stats

Due to scheduling conflicts, Evie's 15 month check-up got pushed back to yesterday.  Even though she's closer to sixteen months now, I still want to make note of  her stats.  Her growth is slowing down, which Dr. Stone said is perfectly normal for her age.  She weighs 25 pounds, 2 ounces (80th percentile) is 31 inches long (70th percentile) and her [huge] head circumference is 18 and 3/4 inches (90th percentile).  He said she looks great and is growing and developing right on track.  I asked about her lack of talking, and he assured me that she is perfectly normal, if not even above average with all her "means" of communication.  Side note: she has recently started saying "bye," but she says "die" instead, in a sweet little sing-song voice, thick with southern accent.  It's the cutest death wish you'll ever get!  :)    

Dr. Stone was also proud of us for trying to stick to the 1000 year rule with Evie's diet (although we do make some exceptions!).  I told him about what a picky eater she is, but he said to not give in and just keep trying her on things.  Just the reassurance I needed.  I feel pretty strongly about keeping Evie's diet free of lots of added sugar, preservatives and hormones.  It's not easy, especially since I don't have the best eating habits myself, but I'm committed to trying my best to keep the food in our house as healthy and organic as possible.  There, maybe putting it down in writing will add some extra accountability.  :)  On that note, and since I can't have a post without any pictures, here are some of Evie in her high chair.

This was the first time she ate eggs and french toast (May 19).  I was so excited, I had to take a picture.  I tried many many times before to get her to eat scrambled eggs!  Now they are a breakfast favorite.  Organic eggs (sometimes organic egg whites only) and whole wheat bread of course! :)

The first and hopefully last time Evie fell asleep in her high chair at dinner (June 5).  Needless to say, she had not napped well that day at school.  And it must not have been a very exciting meal.  :)

Eating another breakfast staple this morning: organic whole wheat cheese toast and fruit.

All Done!

Let me down, please!

PS How cute is that pony tail with side swept bang?!