Two Month Checkup...

Ava is two months old today...I can't believe how quickly the time has gone by. I return to work in a few short weeks, and although I'm really excited about our daycare provider (our neighbor), I'm sad to think I won't be spending all day with her.

We had her two month check up this morning, and she is a very healthy little girl. Her doctor even commented how good-natured she was. The only yucky thing today was that she received 4 vaccination shots...she cried, but not for long. It just breaks my heart to hear her cry like that. At least we won't have to do that again until her four month check up, and Daddy will be going along with us for that so Mommy doesn't have to suffer alone.

So, an update on her stats:

23" long - 96th percentile
10lbs, 14oz - 50th percentile
15cm head - 50th percentile

Looks like she's still tall and skinny! As my friends have commented, "She's going to be built like her mom!" I hope she's taller than me, though!

She was hanging out with Daddy a few nights ago, doing a little tummy time on his chest - I loved the expression on her face in this picture.

Also, Darla and Spanky are worn out from this baby - I thought this was cute how they were sharing the chair for a nap.

Have a great Monday!

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