Caleb - 18 months and McNear Beach

Tuesday, Caleb had his 18 month checkup and he passed with flying colors except for one topic. He's definitely hitting strides with his speech and communication suddenly which is really fun! And so much easier for all of us. Toddler tantrums usually stem from not being able to communicate their needs/desires effectively so it's TRULY a blessing when they really start talking. He's loving kicking around the soccer ball and actually does so really well. He can even hit the baseball once in a while too. He's stalking blocks and watching his imagination take shape, especially when he gets to play without David bugging him, is fun to watch.

Weight: 21 lbs 12 oz (5-10%)
Height: 33 inches (70%)
Head Circ: 48 cm (50%)

Caleb is still taller than average but just as I suspected, not quite as tall as David. I can tell based on the clothing he can still wear and those that don't fit yet. As for his weight, Dr. Yu is worried about his weight. Not that he's lacking nutrition because his height and head circumference is still plotting the same path of growth, but that he's lacking the caloric intake thus showing in his weight. He's already a picky eater and as of late has even started to refuse some of his favorite and old standby's that we could guarantee he'd eat. The weather has recently begun to get warmer with some truly hot days which can make all of us eat a little less but consistently he has only been eating a solid breakfast and that's about it. Instead of seeing Dr. Yu in 6 months for Caleb's 2 year physical we'll be making a 3 month 'weight check' after initiating some push to add more healthy calories to Caleb's diet. Even trying out Pediasure. There's still no concern that he will not drink cow's milk or eat cheese. Dr. Yu is happy that I realize there are other ways to get Calcium and Vitamin D. But to keep trying out cow's milk and almond milk even if making it chocolate or strawberry since he does get curious every once in a while when David is drinking milk.

All is well ... he's still a healthy kid ... just  smidgen skinny. :) And it could be simply that he's burning more calories because he's trying so desperately to keep up with David.

This is the first time he did not have to receive any inoculations so that was great!! And from the appointment we packed up and headed on a beach adventure with Grandma Civello, Paige and Giada, and the visiting Aunt Kathy and Blake who were in town from Giada's baptism. Checked out a new spot in San Rafael called McNear Beach which is more like a park on the bay but still beautiful and fun! A spot loved by both sets of Zachary's.