What's down here, I wonder?
Oh no, my hat!
Madison, what are we going to do?
Daddy to the rescue!
April 30, 2008
Saturday at City Park
Annual Health Checkup
Height (36 inches) and weight (26.5 pounds) are in the lowest percentile, and Julianne's new pediatrician is concerned, just as her last one was. Mom explains that it is likely caused by inherited osteogenesis imperfecta, a genetic disease in which insufficient collagen causes brittle bones, and which in our family is characterized by short stature and blue sclerae. 
Julianne's chance of having inherited it from Mom is fifty-fifty. The doctor's office will find out if the expensive genetic test will be covered by our medical insurance. Mom doubts it, since there is no treatment available in any case, and not much to do except avoid contact sports and other activities that involve the risk of traumatic impact.
The new high-tech hearing test is a little weird, but anyway Julianne passed with flying colors! However, testing her vision with the symbol eye chart (stars, hearts) suggests that she may be nearsighted. Time for a referral to a pediatric ophthalmologist. 
I'm getting HOW MANY separate shots today?? FIVE?!
No more injections (except yearly flu shots) till I'm eleven? Can I have that in writing?
Frivoling with the Henson Sisters
I LOVE my sassy new haircut! Thanks, Nannie Barbara & Mimae!
Checking out a tumbling tots class to join later in the year... this was fun!
The Darnedest Things
"Tomorrow morning I think I am going to be sick. Because Madison isn't going to school and I will stay home and she will come over and play with me. Okay, Mom?"
"Daddy, when I get bigger and bigger and you get smaller, I will get you dressed instead."
"I am growing some baby kitties inside of a nest of eggs. No, inside my tummy."
April 22, 2008
Myrtle Beach Weekend!
On the road...
and on the balcony of our 7th-story suite at Bay View Resort.
Don't knock it till you've tried it!
Playing cats with Mimae.
Swimming Pool Paradise
Papa and Julianne floating in the current of the Lazy River.
In the warm indoor pool. There was also a hot tub, kiddie pool, and sprinkler play area.
Julianne and Maddox, one of many friends she made at the poolside. She got a little jealous when her new friends preferred to play with her Papa... but he can't help it; he is a kid magnet!
Meals on the Move
Cheerios and an ocean view - what a way to start the day!
Dinner at Nakato's Japanese Steakhouse was a treat. She's already better with chopsticks than her Mom will ever be.
Having a snack in the room: Nannie Barbara's delicious pini cheese (by the spoonful!)
April 01, 2008
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