Our Doctor Visit

I love taking Lily for well-visits at the Doctor. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that it means we have great insurance and our basic needs are totally cared for. Yes, that's part of it. But really, I just love taking her so that I can see her growth and hear from the Doctor about how well my little one is doing.
Our pediatrician is from heaven. I'm not just saying this. She's amazing. She has ten kids of her own (ages 9 through 32, I might add)and wouldn't have it any other way. She is the most patient woman I've ever met. Maybe I love going just to see her! It might be! Lily loves her too. We both sit there, enamored by her gracious presence and wise mommy mind, trying to soak it all up. I'm serious, you leave feeling like you've had a breath of fresh air. So, today we went and had Lily looked over, weighed, measured etc., but the best part was when Dr. Deeken had a little talk time with Lily one-on-one. They discussed healthy eating, safety, becoming a big sister, the alphabet, going potty, naps, Ariel (that one was Lily's addition), and many other little topics that the Dr. wanted to evaluate. The conversation was adorable. Lily was kind, respectful, and sweet and the Dr. looked at me when it was over and said, "Wow, you've got quite a remarkable girl on your hands!" She's right. Lily's over the moon! She's so good with adults and kids alike. Makes me so happy. Does she ever do anything wrong or bossy or snotty? Sure. All kids do, but the good times are so good it outweighs all the negatives. Plus, when you have two "Love and Logic" parents the aggravation of raising a three year old diminishes immensely. I kid you not, that concept has revolutionized our home. Fights are gone, threats are gone, and tantrums easily dealt with. Lily has responded amazingly. I recommend it for everyone. Especially for ones as precocious as mine! Here's to healthy bodies and minds!