Cole’s Gross Motor Evaluation

We went this afternoon for Cole’s gross motor evaluation. We talked about it a lot beforehand and I explained that Ms. Murphy, the physical therapist, was going to ask him to show her all the things that he could do. I told him it was very important that he listened to her directions and tried everything she asked. He did a phenomenal job of following instructions. I was so proud!

Anyway, he successfully ran, walked on his tip-toes, walked backward, went up and down a curb without assistance, stood on one foot (right foot) and RODE A TRICYCLE (something he was unable to do prior to today).

He was unsuccessful with jumping with 2 feet, hopping forward, standing on his left foot, walking up and down stairs with alternating feet, walking on a wide balance beam without holding onto the wall, and taking off his shirt.

The physical therapist thinks that Cole does NOT qualify for services. She is not worried about the things he could not do, because he just turned 3 (they are 3 year old milestones) and she implied that I help him too much and have created habits that are detrimental (like always taking off his clothes for him or helping him walk up stairs etc.) BAD MOMMY!

She said to keep an eye on him. Especially watching the preference for the right side. If I am concerned at all, I can call and have him reevaluated again. I am signing him up for another gymnastics class. He has agreed to do a drop off class that I don't have to stay for. It should be good prep for school in September.

Pretty much this is what I thought would happen. I really think he’s just a cautious kid. If he wants to hold on when walking on a balance beam so he doesn’t fall and bust his head open, so be it. I call it smart! Who needs to jump anyway?

Oh, and while I’m bragging about how smart he is, he can read too! He told me the other day in the car that O-S-O spells Oso (bear in Spanish and also a character on a show on Disney, albeit a terrible show). He asked this morning what the neighbors “no sign” said. It said “No Soliciting.” I asked him how he knew it was a “no sign” and he told me N-O spells no.

Crawling and Pulling-Up

Reid is doing both. He is legitimately crawling up on all fours and is now pulling himself up to standing. The little stinker has been standing in his crib at naptime too. He is quite proud of himself.

He is getting a 2nd new tooth and has been pretty cranky about it. Also notice all his new injuries. He has no fear!

Cole’s 3 year appointment

Cole had his 3 year well visit this morning. He is 39.2 pounds (90%) and 39 3/4 inches tall (95%).

He seems to be a bit behind with his gross motor skills. Mainly jumping up and down with two feet, jumping forward, and walking up stairs with alternating feet. We have a referral to “Child Find”, a program for children with developmental delays, so we can get him evaluated. If he qualifies for services, a physical therapist will come to our house to work with him. I have a feeling that he’s either not going to qualify or he will but will only need a few sessions to catch up.

Other than that, he is perfectly healthy. He had to get one shot today. He cried a little but got over it as soon as he found out that he got a band-aid.

Dr. Fitch asked Cole what he liked to drink and he told her, “milk, juice, and not wine.” We both cracked up and then he added that he doesn’t drink soda either and that he doesn’t like his water too cold.

Here is a cute video of his talking about his dog:

Reid got....

a tooth and a huge gash in his eyebrow! He is moving around like crazy and pulling up to his knees. He is quite the daredevil. Here he is trying to climb the stairs (this is exactly how he hurt himself).




I'll try to get a picture of his new tooth soon!

Quick brag about myself

My sister and I finished a half marathon today. We both ran the entire 13.1 miles with no walking. She finished in 2 hrs 18 mins and I finished in 2 hrs 24 mins. Cole did a Kid's Fun Run. He thought it was the greatest thing in the world and has been talking about it ever since. He insists that he was the winner, when in reality he finished 2nd to last (only beating a child who quit halfway).

And Reid snoozed!

Happy 3rd Birthday Cole!

Cole's construction themed 3rd birthday party was great! Here are some pictures! Enjoy!