James and Hallie had their 18 month checkup at the beginning of August and the numbers show that they are growing like weeds! Hallie was 33 inches tall and nearly 27 pounds (80th percentile in both categories) and James was 32.25 inches tall and 25.5 pounds (40th percentile in both categories). So, Hallie is still taller and heavier than her brother, but the doctor did say James had hit a growth spurt.
I also discussed their communication skills with the doctor. James is fairly verbal - not quite as verbal as Ruby was at this age, but, he does a lot of talking. He is constantly making noise or talking in gibberish about everything that is going on. He has quite a few words that he uses (mama, dada, doggy, meow, choo choo, mine, truck, elmo, Ruby and Hallie, just to name a few). Hallie, on the other hand, doesn't really talk at all. She will say mama and dada and occasionally we can get her to say "please" but she just isn't as interested in verbal communication. Her non verbal communication, however, is excellent. She will nod or shake her head to answer questions and will follow most commands. James doesn't know how to answer with a nod yet -- everything is just "no." So, they are definitely two very different kids.
Ruby has started going to "school" 5 days a week. She has three full days at the Early Learning Center, which I am still convinced is the absolute best place for her. And then she does two mornings a week at Camp Faith (or "Big Boy School"). I think this schedule will continue to be great for her. She has just started working on nighttime toilet training, which is interesting. No accidents on night one, but I can tell she is really anxious about not wetting the bed, so she has a hard time falling asleep.
That's about all for now. I will put pictures up soon, I hope!
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