What's Up?

Kids went in for their annuals last Wednesday. Somehow, Declan has lost weight and Mika has a heart murmur. We're getting the girl checked out further - most often the murmurs are innocent. As for Declan, the rest of his body has shifted along with him - his head size and height are proportionate to his weight. He's also freakishly strong. The doc isn't overly concerned. He goes like a madman all day, so it's no surprise that he's trimmed down. Daddy took Declan for his 12 month shots on Valentine's Day. Declan handled them like a champ - one whimper, no tears, no residual effects so far (knock knock).

Mika's loving her new preschool program. She's been reunited with her boyfriend Sammi and I have a feeling that he has a lot to do with why she is more happy. Sammi was in the baby room @ daycare with Mika when she started, but he's a bit older and was moved up before she was. She throws fits when we pick her up and demands to be left behind with Sammi. He gave her a heart shaped stuffy for Valentine's Day and everything. Sammi's Mom told us that literally the first thing out of his mouth in the mornings is "I get to play with Mika!". They are Trouble. He's a very sweet little guy, totally adorable, and has killer dance moves - what more could a girl ask for?
Declan is getting better at handling daycare and has even had "good days" there. He's much happier now that he's over 12 months old and can go to the gross motor room. He's a rough and tumble kind of guy. I think it's a licensing requirement that they can't let the babies play with the 'big' toys - or maybe just common sense, who knows?

Mika has officially quit ballet. Her reasons include hating the hairstyle (pony or bun), not wanting to do the hokey pokey, and finding the teacher a bit scary. We're looking at swimming lessons for both kids instead. Oi.:)


Both kids are doing well. They flux between getting along and bashing each other's heads in every 2 minutes or so. Declan still adores his sister, but definitely enjoys pushing her buttons too. Nonetheless when they fight over toys or other objects, he often simply gives in and walks away. Unless it's a phone. He will fight to the death to retain control of the telephone. If I want to talk on the phone, I have to give him one of the extensions or he shrieks like a banshee. He wanders the house alternating between babbling on one of the phones and sweeping. The boy loves brooms as much as he loves phones.
Mika is Mika, but more so. As mentioned, she's entirely distracted from reality by her boyfriend during the week and on weekends just wants to play video games or go shopping. She'll be three tomorrow. I can hear family members laughing as they read this. ANYWAY - Mika rocks.
**Her cousins gave her a Dora TV Globe for her birthday and that's all she's done this morning. It's a globe of sorts with a joystick on a base that plugs into your TV. You travel the world playing various learning games with Dora and Boots. I may not see the kid again for weeks.
The kids had an awesome birthday party yesterday at the leisure centre. Post to follow...