75th percentile

Dearest Colton & Jackson,

This picture doesn’t do justice to how big you boys are getting.  You each had a well-visit on Friday and I was surprised by your measurements. 

Jax, you are now 38 ½ inches tall and weigh 34 pounds.  Considering your appetite, I thought you’d weigh a little less.  According to the charts, you are in the 75^th percentile for both height and weight.

Colt, you are now 29 inches tall and weigh 20 lbs 11 oz.  Considering your appetite, I thought you’d be a lot heavier!  According to the charts, you are also in the 75^th percentile! 

Two needles made their appearances at Friday’s visit.  The first was for a finger poke on you, Colton.  They took some blood to check for anemia.  You handled it like a champ and your blood work came out perfectly!  Then it was time for 1 vaccine for you, Jax, and you wanted n-o-t-h-i-n-g to do with it.  I hovered over you – partly to keep you from running and also to prevent you from seeing what was coming – and I about lost it myself when you let out a blood curdling scream!  Thankfully, there’s another year before the next one J

One of things I repeatedly praise God for is that you boys are healthy.  My heart smiles as your pediatrician checks you out and uses words like, “Looks great!” and “Perfect!”