Growing and Growing

So Smiley!
Originally uploaded by the golbys.

Madeline had her two-month doctor's appointment last week. We've known our smiley little girl wasn't all that little, really, but the check-up proved it. Madeline measured 23.5 inches long and weighed in at a whopping 11 pounds, 15 ounces. She's been doing a lot of growing!

Madeline charmed her way through the appointment. She smiled and cooed at the doctor, who pronounced her "fantastic." (Needless to say, we think pretty highly of the doctor!) She howled in indignation when she got her shots, but that's completely understandable, at least in my opinion. A little snuggling and a little Tylenol, and our girl was back to her sweet, smiley self.

We've been getting a lot of enjoyment out of Madeline's smiles these past few weeks. She's very responsive, so it's not difficult to coax a smile out of her. Her grin lights up her face. It's amazing to watch her sweet little personality emerge.

Madeline's doctor's appointment was a highlight for Kathleen. Kathleen chatted the entire drive to Tripler, reminding us that we were driving in the car to go see the doctor for "baby sister" and that the doctor would listen to baby sister's heart. She loved watching the doctor examine her sister -- it was like watching her favorite page in Richard Scarry's "Best First Word Book Ever" in real life! Hopefully Kathleen will be just as enthusiastic when it's her turn for shots in December!