well-check

mason might still be recovering but this boy is 5 and it is time for his well-check! he checks out healthy - here are his growth stats:

height: 47 inches (98th percentile)
weight: 49 lbs, 6 oz (91st percentile)
bmi: 63rd percentile

his doctor expects him to grow quite a bit this next year because he was a little lower on his growth curve (his personal curve) than in past visits. she said that this is most likely because he is getting ready for a growth spurt this year.

since we were there with everyone except madelyn, we went ahead and got the boys their flu shots/mists. i always let the kids choose. mason got the mist but maddux and manning opted for the shot. maddux was already getting other vaccinations so one more needle wasn't a big deal. except that it was. he screamed his head off and is surprisingly strong! he was fine once he was dressed and in my arms. manning on the other hand got the shot and said, "that didn't hurt at all." he was delighted to get a band-aid.

mason had some trouble inhaling the mist last time so i gave him a little prep for what it might feel like (tickle, drip in his throat, taste funny, etc.) and he did much better.

now one more trip back for madelyn in a few weeks (she has always gotten one at school but for some reason they weren't going to have them this year until january which just seems too late to even bother).

another reminder of how thankful we are to have healthy children and access to healthcare. love.