Rachel's checkup

Rachel got a clean bill of health today from Dr. Rappaport. Her stats:

--36 1/4 inches tall
--28. 6 pounds

Both are right on target with her growth trajectory, which is in the 25th percentile.

The best thing was Dr. Rappaport saying that Rachel is "way ahead" of other kids her age in terms of vocabulary and development. (Most kids her age speak in 3- and 4-word sentences; Rachel speaks in multiple thoughts, sometimes one on top of the other. Drew calls it "Short Attention Span Theater" and it is hilarious to watch).

Drew asked Dr. Rappaport if we should be starting to teach her to read. He listened to her talk and said it wouldn't surprise him at all if Rachel is reading simple, full sentences by age 4. Yay Rachel!

He also said her odd and non-varied diet sounds good except that she should be eating more vegetables. Don't force it, just present them to her and model, he said. So, Drew started with cut-up carrots tonight AND SHE ATE THEM!! Ok, it took a bribe of a treat "as long as you eat a good dinner, which includes your carrots," but, hey, it worked.