This morning the boys and I went to the doctor to get their 2 year check up. We’ve been meaning to go to this doctor for a long time because he is in our neighborhood and recommended by Riki. But we’ve never had the opportunity because every time the boys are sick, his office is closed and we were referred to the emergency care or this other doctor, who was further.

Anyways, I liked him a lot. He was a really nice guy and very patient and gentle with the boys. The thing that I liked most about him was that he was very supportive in the immunization schedule that I chose to do. He recognized that I got them immunized in a minimal way, getting the essentials on a slower timetable. Most other doctors have criticized my decision and recommended that they get 4 shots right away and tried to use scare tactics. But now that they are almost fully immunized, they only need 2 more shots. He didn’t even push those either. He said that for the MMR, you can get it anytime, now or whenever. He said only 60% of German kids get their 2nd MMR, and it’s the 1st one that gives them 80% immunity, so the 2nd just gives them a little more coverage. I was also really glad that he didn’t push the flu shot as well. Rowan was such a good patient. He lied down on the table and let the doctor do whatever to him. The doctor said that it was highly unusual for someone his age to not cry while he is doing the exam. Elijah, on the other hand, cried almost through the whole thing and really clung on to me and he said that that is more normal. Rowan is now 87 cm’s (34.3 in) and Elijah is 86 cm’s (34 in), which is in the 49% and 45%. I was kind of surprised because they were always in the 10% - 25%, so they have finally caught up! So, the good news is that they are very healthy. The bad news is that they are speech delayed. He said that it’s not too bad, so we’ll wait and see in 6 months. He thinks it has to do with them being in Germany and hearing both German and English, as well as being twins. So keep your fingers crossed! By now, they should be referring to themselves by their names, but they don’t even say their names. They should also be answering questions in yes or no. When I ask them if they want something like water, they won’t say “yes”, they’ll say “wawa”. There might have been another thing they should be doing but I forgot.

Rowan was feeling a little warm this evening, but no other symptoms. I always hate when they get sick! Especially since they can’t tell me what hurts.

We got pizza hut tonight because we both were exhausted from the week! Poor Michael had to go out on his bike and hold a pizza all the way home. It was really good though. It’s sad because now that we have a taste for Pizza Hut, the regular delivery pizza just doesn’t cut it anymore.

Can you believe it’s December already? Man, time flies!