Medical Exam and TJ's news

It is Monday, September 25 and Tian had to have her required ( for adoption and residency) medical visit. No one should be surprised that she came in at the 75% for weight, but the 95% for height was a surprise she may be the tallest in the family :o) The doctor and nurses were surprised at how well she is doing - very content and a little cheeky. She enjoyed holding her hands out to them and then shaking her head no when they wanted to hold her.

Her official weigh in was at 23.14lbs and 32 inches. Our pediatrician, who has a niece from China, was very well versed in the tests and things so poor Tian had several vials of blood drawn, then to add insult to injury, she had to have 3 shots and a TB test. Believe me I was hoping for no shots... I felt like the ultimate traitor. She screamed with all she was worth and we left the office tear stained and sweaty - I don't know which of us was in worse shape. All in all she did do very well considering.

We then ran a quick errand to the post office where she managed she charm everyone who walked through the doors . So she was quickly back to her usual self. Unfortunately for us Tian is one of those children who can nap for 5 minutes and think their nap is over - so we struggled with that today , but so far it is nearly 11 pm and no fever. I have been afraid to give her anything for fear of allergy so we just sit and wait. Her face is almost all cleared up so hopefully we can solve the mystery of what set off the rash and avoid a repeat performance.

The biggest news item s of the day : TJ set a personal best record at his cross country meet today at 17:29 for his 5K run. His team once again took first place. Wouldn't you know we weren't there because I thought Tian wouldd be napping ( ha h a) I was so sad not to be there. We will be at his next meet Thursday and hopefully be able to witness another personal best ( right TJ? - no pressure). Then to top off his stellar night he walked in and Tian had woken up again and he was able to put her in her crib and she settled down - I am praying for the night. This was the first time he had put her to sleep - hopefully not a new social habit. Needless to say, TJ is higher than a kite right now.

I will hurry and get a few things done as someone is coming to look at our house on Wednesday.

Tara

The pictures were our attempt yesterday to get a nice one of all 4 kids at the same time - Mom you will appreciate this. Don't ask I don't know what Ty had in his mouth , but 3 shots was Tian's limit. The one of the dogs was how they have spent the last few days: begging to coem in and join the party. Tian likes the older dog, but the pup is another story - hey the pup took her apple