Bryce's 15 month check up

Bryce had his 15 month check up about 2 weeks ago. Here are his stats:
Height- 32'' (75%)
Weight- 22lbs 10oz (25%)

My boys are completely different- Marcus is short and heavy and Bryce is tall and skinny! Bryce is a handful....he does NOT sit still and he wants to climb onto everything and push his boundaries!!! I have always heard people talk about how hard boys are as babies and toddlers and I never understood that when Marcus was little.... But boy oh boy do I understand now!!! When we were at church on Sunday- I found myself looking at little girls and I was jealous that they just sat there with 1 little toy!! I had a big bag AND snacks and Bryce still didn't last but 2 minutes!!! He is getting so smart though!!! I was playing with him the other day and was stacking blocks- later on he was being really quiet and I was afraid of what I might find.... But he was stacking the blocks just like I was!! He also likes to build with legos!!! He doesn't really talk-he sometimes says: mama, dada and baba. But that is rare- he grunts and he stomps his foot.... That's how he communicates. He has started sitting by the fridge when he wants a bottle!! He is a lot more work than Marcus was at this age- but he is seriously so much fun. He just makes me laugh and I love his personality!!!

5 year check up

Marcus had his 5 year check up a little over a week ago. Here are his stats-
Height- 42 1/2'' 25th percentile
Weight- 43lbs- 75th percentile

He ended up getting a flu shot and also a tb test. It was sad this time with his shots because he knew what to expect. He was so sad and fighting back the tears!!!! When the nurse walked in, he lost it.... I think my ears are still ringing from his screams!!!
While the dr was listening to his heart, he noticed he had some irregular heart beats- he said not to worry but he did want Marcus to get an EKG and see a cardiologist. He had the EKG and saw the dr yesterday. The EKG did pick up the irregular beats but the dr said they are coming from his upper chamber and those are usually ones that we don't need to worry about. He said as long as Marcus doesnt complain that his heart is racing too fast(I would like to hear a 4 yr old comprehend and complain about that :)) and can keep up with kids his age, we have nothing to worry about!! Here's a picture right after they hooked him up

Labor day camping

I was so excited when my dad said he was going to be able to go camping this labor day weekend!! With family moving out of state, they have been traveling to see them on long weekends. On Friday- I sent Marcus to preschool and I came home to pack the truck. NEVER AGAIN!!! It was freaking hot and it took me a good hour to do!! When I came inside, I was covered in sweat!!
We got upto camp and the weather was amazing!! We set everything up and waited for my parents and rusty to get there. It was such a good trip!! One thing I really noticed with Marcus- he just loves to work!! He spent most of the weekend getting firewood and making sure the fire kept going. He constantly was asking my dad to chop up some more wood. Bryce- I don't think he knew what to think. He stayed cleaner than marcus( the only dirt he got on his face was from when he tripped) he LOVED being in the hot wheels and driving around!! He would kick a soccer ball around camp- but for the most part- he wanted to be held. He slept pretty good at night!! Marcus ended up going into the trailer on the second night and he reminded my parents how kids don't sleep well(: my dad was a trooper and would get him back to sleep though. It was such a great weekend!!! It was very relaxing and the kids were great!!! Rusty kept us all entertained with his firecrackers and poor kitty was about to shake out of her skin! That dog belongs in a beauty shop- not camping!!