Well, big boy had his one year check-up this afternoon. It's hard to believe in just one year, he's gained 16 lbs and 12 oz, he's grown 9 3/4 inches, and his head has expanded 4 1/2 inches. Wow. That just blows my mind. That's kinda a fun way to look at things, but also sad...he's growing way too big, way too fast!
Today he weighed in at 24lb 13oz, was 30 3/4 inches tall, and his noggin was 19 inches. He's a healthy boy, and we are so blessed! I did see a side of my little man that I've never experienced, nor has Dr. Hardwick. He threw a FIT the whole time Dr. Hardwick was examining him. He's always so laid back and smiling. Well....not this time. He was ticked! His little face turned 12 shades of red, and he was screaming at the top of his lungs. That also got him good and worked up by the time we get to the shots. I don't think I've ever seen a 1 year old fight that hard...and trust me, I've fought quite a few working in the ED. Whheeewww, it took 3 of us to hold him down. God love him, he was READY to get the heck out of there!
Trevor: Mommy, he's mad!
Me: You think? I don't know what would make you think that, son. (By this time, Andrew is red-faced, tears streaming down his face, snot everywhere...you get the picture)
Trevor: Just look at him. He's got bandaids on both his legs and his toe. It's okay wittle buddy (speaking to Andrew)
Me: Yah...I think I would be mad, too.
I just love these little fellas to pieces!
He are my sweet babies this morning, helping me make some muffins. Well, Andrew wasn't really helping, he was just busy getting into everything!
Yesterday we went to the zoo, and met our friends, the Berry's up there. It was fun trying to keep up with 1, 2 ,3, and 4 year old little boys. We just kept Andrew in his stroller the whole time. It was a task keeping up with the other 3 though!
And that will not happen again. I'm not sure what it was that we ate, because we had appetizers and a whole lot of food, but Joe and I got SO sick after eating here! I think it was the chicken wings, but I'm not sure. Anyways, we were sick as dogs, and at that point the trip was over....we came home a day early because we were so miserable. I can say with confidence that is the sickest I've ever been, and had I been home, I would've gone somewhere for some IV fluids!!
My little Andrew is going to be a handful....that's all I can say. As soon as we put him down, he saw the water, and that was it...he took off. I think he thought we weren't watching him. It was funny to sit back and see how far he would go...and he would've been washed out to sea, because he was not afraid of the water one bit!!
....and he's pouting....it was WAY past nap time. That was the only bad thing about being at the beach. The kid's schedules were SHOT for a few days, and it took a while to get back on track when we got home.
