Lucy's 15-month check-up was today. She is now 31.75 inches long (87%) and 22 lbs., 6 oz. (67%). She's not as comparatively huge as she was at her last appointment, but she's a healthy-sized girl. They also retested her lead levels, and they were normal this time. I think it helps that she's not putting things in her mouth as often. She got three shots. She was not happy about anything that happened after we got into the exam room. I think she remembers past visits. She fought being measured. She batted away stethoscopes. She writhed as they gave her the shots. Fortunately, Matt was with us this time and helped hang onto her as she fought. I'm not sure I could have handled her alone. She's fine now, napping peacefully. We go again in three months. She did get her first prescription today, an ointment for the eczema on her face. She has been a very healthy child so far.
We held a small "name day" party last Saturday, Dec. 13, which is St. Lucia's Day. The day is a big deal in some countries like Sweden, which has various traditions. One tradition is that a girl wears an evergreen crown with lighted candles on it. Last year I made one for Lucy out of a little wreath and a string of battery-powered lights from Dollar Tree. It's pretty cool for a $2 crown, and it still works, so we used it again this year. The crown with lights is part of the St. Lucia legend. St. Lucia (who may or may not be a real person) was taking supplies to Christians hiding in the catacombs. She needed to take a lamp to light her way, but she wanted to carry two armfuls of supplies. Her solution was a crown that lit her way and freed up her hands. I love this story. Lucia wanted to help with both hands, and so she invented head-wear to solve her problem. I'd love for my Lucy to be someone who wants to help with both hands and is open to solving problems creatively. Here are some pictures from our celebration.
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| St. Lucia's Day - 2013 |
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| St. Lucia's Day - 2014 |
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| She rode on the kitchen cart. It was one of her favorite activities. |
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| She also liked playing with the battery-powered candles on the tables. |
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| Candles in and out of the holders like little puzzle pieces. |
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| And she let Susie play with her, too. |
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