Tommy and Susie had check-ups yesterday, and it only took us 1.5 hours. All three kids were gems (though as we left, Elizabeth asked, “Why didn’t I get a shot?”). We all had colds, so they weren’t able to finish his hearing test and just opted to give him two of the four shots he was due for, but we’ll go back next month and get the other shots and retest his ears. (Not that I’m concerned!) I forgot to get Susie’s stats written down, so I’ll have to call on those, but here are Tommy’s:
Height: 44.5 inches
Weight: 47.8 lbs
It’s true that the year from 4-5 has been much more eventful than 3-4. At his four year check-up, he’d only grown about an inch and gained a pound or two all year. In this past year, he’s grown five inches and gained 6 lbs! He’s in the 85th percentile for height and weight, which is pretty normal for him. His feet haven’t gone up a size in well over a year, but I’m prepared for them to shoot up one of these days. Dr. Antall was also pretty pleased with his development, coordination, and eating habits.
I mentioned yesterday how much he’s able to help me around the house, and he can do everything to dress himself except tie his shoes. His drawing skills have improved tremendously–he definitely can draw a better 3D car than me. See, a superhero Lightning McQueen:
Getting himself dressed and making lunch?! Makes me look forward to when Evangeline reaches age five.
His drawing is quite good. It does seem that kids go through some developmental changes that make their artwork significantly better (skill-wise) sometime between four and five.
What a big boy! I love the McQueen picture…that’s awesome! Can you even believe how big our boys are?!?! Five seems so old!