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Both girls had their well visits at the doctor this morning.  Most people won't care much about this post, so it's mostly for me for future reference.

It's no surprise, but Rachel dropped to the 10th percentile for weight.  She is basically kept alive by eating vitamins, cheerios, and peanut butter sandwiches, so I don't expect much when it comes to her weight.  The doctor wasn't concerned because she's still growing (she grew over three inches since last year's visit) and was just glad we don't have to worry about childhood obesity.  She's in the 50th percentile for height, which is where she's been pretty much her whole life.  I envy her average height!  I hope it continues so she won't have trouble finding pants long enough for her as she grows up--a huge frustration in my life!

The doctor asked her what she likes to do for fun.  The huge shocker of the year is that she said, "Riding my bike!"  A week ago there's no way in the world that she would've said that.  She's been TERRIFIED of riding her bike for a year, ever since she got a new one last summer.  But my mom and I had her take it with her to Grandma and Grandpa's house last weekend, where they (who have much more patience with her than her Daddy and I do at this point!) worked with her and she learned to break and coast and actually starting enjoying herself on her bike.  Since she's been home she's begged to ride it multiple times a day.  We've gone over to the park a number of times now so she can ride it on the bike path.  So thank you, Mom and Dad, for giving her a new hobby!  :)

Rebecca will fulfill Daddy's dreams and be the basketball star in the family.  She's in the 75th percentile for height and 50th for weight.  She had to get one shot today and she didn't even flinch!  She let out the tiniest little grunting noise, and that was it.  I couldn't believe it. 

Rebecca's new little quirk is that she covers her mouth and nose with her hand when she's scared or nervous.  We see it each week when we take her into the nursery at church (she perks right up after we leave her and has a great time, but the first few minutes are scary for her).  Today I saw it as we walked into the doctor's office.  The doctor thought it was so cute.  Rebecca didn't want to have much to do with the doctor's stethescope and kept pushing it away.  But she loves pretending with her stethescope at home. 

Overall it was a pretty easy trip to the doctor.  Since usually doctor trips with Rachel involve lots of tears and physical restraint, it was nice to have an easy trip today!