Off to Birdwell Island

Here alley is driving the boat to Birdwell Island to see Clifford.

Alley Dancing with Clifford and his band

The Giggles

Alley and Claire were desperately trying to avoid the tickle monster - it was difficult, but somehow they survived.

Alley proved she was a big girl this week. She went to the dentist for the first time and did really well - I was pleasantly surprised. They counted her teeth - 20 - cleaned them and then checked for cavities - 0.

Later in the week, she went to the pediatrician for her 3 yr old check up. They checked her sight and hearing and passed with flying colors. They don't however check for selective hearing - which Alley has already developed - since she can tune you out when watching a cartoon but when you are in the car - she hears every little word you said and then repeats it.

She was 3 ft tall and 30 lbs. I think the pediatrician was trying to be nice - saying she is an average 3 yr old - but truthfully she is on the shorter, skinny side. He predicted that she will be 5'4" or 5'5" at he most - so petite.

She continues to be VERY verbal. She seemed to enjoy the flashcards that the pediatrician tested her with and wanted to play cards when we got home.