Savannah Update: 4 years and 2 months

Last week Savannah had quite a busy week.  Not only did school and ballet start back but she also had her annual doctor's checkup, her biannual dentist cleaning, and her weekly speech therapy.  She was thrilled to head back to school after the winter break and to see and play with all her friends.  As much as we all enjoyed lounging around the house and staying in our jammies all day, it was nice to get back on a schedule.

On Tuesday she visited Dr. Johnson for her 4 year checkup.  This was her first time having her hearing and eye sight checked.  Thankfully she scored 100% on both tests; however, this now confirms what I've always thought----she suffers a bad case of selective hearing.  By all accounts she appears to be a healthy, happy, well adjusted, and balanced four year old.  Oh, and I must add that this was Savannah's first time going to the pediatrician where she didn't shed a single tear.  She cooperated wonderfully for all the tests and her exam.  It definitely helped that she didn't have to get any shots but in the past just checking her weight caused a meltdown.  She's definitely growing up fast.  

Weight: 40.8 lbs (85%)
Height: 40.25 inches (55%)

On Thursday morning she visited Ms. Kristen and Dr. Avni for a teeth cleaning.  As we were waiting in the waiting room she informed me that she was going to go back by herself and that maybe I could go back with her next time.  So when Ms. Kristen came out to get her, off she went like a big girl.  I was told that she hopped up in the chair, picked out some matching pink sunglasses to wear (they help with the bright light in her eyes), and happily cooperated throughout the whole cleaning process.  She also got her first set of dental x-rays done.  Everything came back great---no cavities!!  I did ask about her nightly teeth grinding but apparently that's pretty common in young children so it's nothing to worry about.

Just a few hours later she had her weekly appointment with Ms Anne for her speech therapy.  Afterwards I asked about her progress and how she compares with others her age.  I can tell that her speech has improved dramatically and most other adults are able to understand roughly 80% of what she says.  Ms. Anne informed me that Savannah is now capable of making all the sounds that most four year olds can make; however, she still struggles with making the connection to use those sounds during her normal speech.  She can correct herself when prompted but it's just going to take a little bit longer for it to become natural.  She did say that the end is in sight.....woohoo!!

Overall Savannah had a super week!  She is growing and developing right on track.  Everyday she is becoming more and more independent which makes me happy and sad all at the same time.