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3 Year Checkup Picture and Sleeping Update


I got a great picture of the boys Friday morning before we went to the pediatrician for their 3 year checkup.  I will admit to bribing them with M&Ms to get a good photo.  Who would have thought that day they drove me insane with how crazy they were because of lack of sleep!  They have been going to bed early now.  They used to go to bed at 7PM.  Now they are ready for bed by 5:30 - 6PM.  It's crazy, but the past two nights, they have fallen asleep right away, thanks to the blackout curtains we bought at Walmart.  They might not be napping; however, bedtime is happening and they are getting back to being pleasant again during the day.

Update from the appointment is that Tommy is 3' 2 1/2" and almost 35 lbs.  Liam is 3' 1/2" and almost 28 lbs.  All is healthy and their development is on target.  Now as long as they keep sleeping, they will continue to be happy too.

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Marcia (123 blog) said…
what cutie-pies!!!!

And I have totally become the mother who bribes. Granted, for most people, this wouldn't be a proper bribe (I bribe with raisins :)) but it works for me!

Also, thanks for the reminder - I better make their 3-year appt :)
9:40 AM
Deanna said…
Such CUTE boys! Glad the sleeping is going better. Some days I would trade nap for an early bedtime, but on the days I'm home, I LOVE naps.

I need to check on some blackout curtains, now that it's still light out at 8:30!
9:48 AM
I Believe in Miracles said…
Tall boys! It's amazing the difference in weights.

They're super handsome. You'll have to fight off the ladies soon.
2:27 PM
Perfectly Imperfect said…
they are cute!! i'm pretty impressed you got both of them looking and smiling. i can't even get bg to do that!
7:24 PM
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