The three-year well-child visit

Dexter holds Baby Shea.
Baby Shea attempts to nurse Jaxon's nose.

Jaxon gives Shea a pacifier while Dexter introduces Shea to Batman.

The boys had their three-year well-child visit this week. I have to say, it was one of the best doctor's appointments we've ever had and, amazingly, we did it with three kids in that little office! A few days prior to the appointment, I started getting out a toy doctor's kit and having the boys play doctor's visit. We did everything I anticipated happening at this visit and they thought it was about the coolest thing ever. We talked a lot about their doctor and how nice he is, so Friday morning when we told the boys we were going to see their doctor, they both excitedly got ready to leave. So far, so good!

When the nurse came in the start checking vision, hearing, etc., the boys enthusiastically played along, commenting frequently on how much fun "this game" was. They had a blast naming letters for their vision test and Jaxon even gave the nurse a hug before the doctor came in. Amazingly, we even survived another vaccine, though, there were certainly tears aferwards. It helped when the nurse snuck back in to give the boys little notes she had written them with smiley faces on them. They were pretty pleased with that token of affection and I think she was pretty pleased with these two little boys. Before we left, she told me she was glad they were her first appointment of the day. She said, "You know, I started this day tired and not ready for work, and then these sweet little boys shower me with smiles and hugs and I can't help but feel happier!" THAT'S the kind of comment mom's LOVE receiving.

The boys continue to follow the growth chart with the following stats:

Jaxon: 32 lbs 6 oz (59th %) , 36 7/8" (23rd %)

Dexter: 32 lbs 2 oz (57th %), 37 1/8" (35th %)

I've said it before, but I love our pediatrician. Having twin boys himself, he has great insight on the boys' relationship with each other and with us and I appreciate being able to bring twin-specific concerns to him, knowing that they will be taken seriously and met with a great response. Of course, as well as the appointment went and as much as I love our pediatrician, I am thrilled that we don't have another well-child visit until four years of age. Woo-hoo!!