Ian Gets a Passing Grade

Ian had his 2 year checkup on Monday and got a glowing report from the doctor. He is not all that concerned about his speech delay, but thinks moving forward with Early Intervention is a good idea. The giardia is long gone as is all vitamin deficiencies. All that remains is teething and the normal toddler viruses that have lingered through the winter.

I was excited to see how much he had grown since his last appointment and was in shock when I saw the report. Since his last appointment, he had grown 2 full inches and 3 total since meeting him in China almost 5 months ago. He was also a pound lighter than what he weighed in Guangzhou on November 14th, although he was fully clothed then and in just a diaper now. Regardless, he has grown up but not out, although he is still our little Buddha.

Today, he played INDEPENDENTLY at the neighborhood park and even went down the slide alone and Superman style (head first). Below are a few pictures over the months to give an idea of how far he has come.

The long ride up to Hangzhou tired him out. Still very much a baby when we met him... 19 months

Shortly after arriving home... I can't believe he actually fit in the sink! 19 months

The face of a boy afraid to be put down. Not only was everything new and different, but there was a scary 4 legged thing running around. 19 months

Feet in grass for very the first time...ever. 20 months

No longer afraid of the furry beast. In fact he might have though he was a dog. 21 months

Home with dad. So much to learn, like how to spa. 21 months

Never a dull moment around here! 22 months

First day of school. 22 months

Almost always happy about something. 23 months




Easter & Baskets, not necessarily in that order. 23 months



Birthday smiles. 24 months

Birthday parties, cars, cell phones...what more could a boy want? 2 years old