A Visit to the Ducktor

Yesterday was Rya's 2 year appointment. She doesn't turn 2 until Monday, but if we didn't get her in by Friday, the fee would be $40 instead of $5. We had to wait almost 45 minutes for the doctor (or the ducktor as Big Bird says) and Rya was so great. She jumped around the little waiting room and loved looking at herself in the mirror.

The doctor finally came in and like most people commented first on Rya's eyes. [I'm going to go ahead and claim the credit for those eyes. All the women I can think of on my side have bright blue eyes. Anyone on Jason's side who wants to claim the blue eyes needs proof in a picture. :)]
The doctor asked us the normal questions and also asked Rya a few as well. Rya was so patient and calm while the doctor checked her eyes, ears, nose, and heartbeat. The hysterics started only when we had to force her to lie down so the doctor could finish the exam. Rya is in the 75 percentile for height, weight, and head size. She is 2ft. 10 inches, so if we double that she will be 5 ft. 8. That's taller than me, but not abnormally tall. The height most likely did not come from my side of the family, so Jason's side can claim that. I believe Grandma Barbara had something to do with the height.

The nurse was very impressed with how patient we (mostly Jason) are with her. It makes me sad to think about all the little kids whose parents aren't patient with them. I'm sure the nurse and doctor see their fair share of those kind of parents.

Rya is developing ahead of target both verbally and physically. I'm sure a lot of that has to do with both grandmas and both parents being teachers. She is constantly being "taught" something. The doctor commented that Rya's speech is extremely clear- as if she were 3 instead of 2.

My favorite part is when they ask about her physical capabilities. Can she walk up and down stairs? Jump? Ha, ha! If they only knew that she started walking just before she turned 1, started kicking a ball a few days after, and was jumping with both feet before most kids her age were walking well. All of that credit goes to Jason. He's got the athletic genes!

The parties are this weekend, so stay tuned next week for pictures!

Lastly, a huge thank you to everyone who has made the first two years of Rya's life so successful. We couldn't have done it without our friends and family. I certainly couldn't have done it without Jason. There were points when I really thought I was not going to survive. We love you all!