We celebrated Julia’s two month birthday (minus a day) with a visit to her pediatrician on Friday. She got a clean bill of health (AVSD notwithstanding) and began her immunizations. One was the same Diptheria-Tetanus-Pertussus vaccine that every other kid in America gets (please, no comments on the merits or risks of immunization – that horse has left the barn). The other was a $1000-per-dose vaccination against a common cold virus that could kill her if she contracted it. It’s amazing how just a touch of crazy is mixed into the routine of this little family’s life. At any rate, Julia let out a howl that felt like it was going to shake the walls; and I think Dad and Mom took the pokes almost as hard as Julia did.

Saturday, we did a quick photo session of our two-month-old. Not sure if the frilly dress is her style – I’ll let you decide – but she’s going to grow out of it soon enough. It was a gift from some friends and a nice change from the sleepers we’re used to dressing her in.

We took the afternoon to stroll through an open-air mall and take in a bit of normalcy (and give Jocelyn a much-needed moment out of the house!). I still marvel at the thought that this little girl wasn’t born and our lives were so different only two months ago. And we still look forward to the day that we won’t have to be so careful about Julia’s health so we can just pack up and go!