Logan's 3 year well visit

After rescheduling a few times, on Monday the 14th we had Logan's 3 year well visit. To my surprise, although it makes sense...they put Logan on the 'big' scale to measure height and weight! And they took his blood pressure the big way too! So naturally, if you know me AT ALL....I took a picture! This is a milestone, people!

My little....I mean, BIG boy weighed in at 33.4 pounds
65th percentile (which is up from the last percentile)

Next she measured his height. At first she said 37.5. I knew he was 37 something last year, so we remeasured and had Logan stand up taller. 37.75.....okay....I knew he outgrew all of his 2T pants, so I really feel he grew more than just a half inch, but whatever. The doctor did say that they notice a drop in percentage when they go from measuring laying down to standing up. Logan always laid nice and still and we were able to get a pretty accurate height and now when he was standing it was not super duper straight, but fairly. That all being said....
50th percentile for height. Yup...you read that right! I was darn near shocked as he's always been in the 90th. Granted, he is still taller than what John was at that age, so it's not as if I think he'll be a short guy by any means, it was just a surprising number.

Then she checked his blood pressure. He did so well sitting still; he was so interested in what she was doing. I forget the number....but he's all good! :)

We went into the room and she asked if Logan 'knew' his shapes or if he was learning them. I gladly said that he knew them. Then she asked if he knew or was learning his colors. I did say 'learning'...he is getting there, but I can't say that he can identify them correctly if asked. So we will start working harder on that. I always try to be descriptive as I can- "green car" "red couch" "blue rocket", but we will kick it up a notch.

Dr. M. came in and Logan said Hello Dr. M. Very cute...and the doc liked it. :) He checked everything else (eyes, ears, nose, mouth, legs, etc.) and all is well. He asked how he was doing with fruits and vegetables. I said that he is good with fruits, but needs coaxing on vegetables and that we are using a consequence type method (can't get a snack or more milk until you eat them). He said he used that too. He also said that they used to serve vegetables first and once those were gone, then the other meat and starches came to the table. I had recently thought about trying that as well...so we just may have to go there. I really want to make it a positive experience, but sometimes it is hard especially when they are being ridiculous and I know they need to eat the good stuff. I do add purees to as much as I can (pancakes, homemade pizza sauce, muffins/breads, etc.) so I know they are getting their veggies, but I still want them to like the real stuff. Anywho, I digress.

I did ask if he needed to know if he knew his alphabet and he said nope, that is a 4 year milestone. Okay....whew! Not to say that we aren't going to work on it, but it takes pressure off that I was feeling. I know every kid learns at a different pace and some excel in some things and others they do better over time...so it was just nice to hear. Logan is a happy, healthy kid and that is pretty much all I can ask for. Facebook especially...you have to keep that in mind. People brag about their kids constantly...which is fine...it is there for you to post whatever and have freedom of speech...but sometimes it can seem like a competition. Logan plays well by himself and with others, so, so far, so good!

Logan did get the flu shot. Honestly, after I left the office, I wanted to go undo it. The doctor said he is all caught up on his vaccines, so it is just the flu shot...making it sound like it was required. And I know a lot of kids do get it, but I have only gotten it once (when I was pregnant nonetheless...darn Swine Flu and your scare tactics)....and John hadn't consistently received it....I don't know. I know Logan will be in preschool next year, but I will throw caution to the wind. If he gets more than a cold often, I will do the shot going forward. If not, I'm going to stick to my guns.

So Logan got the shot and didn't cry a BIT! He had a disgruntled look, but he was dry-eyed. :) They asked if since we were there, if I wanted to get Carter the shot...so I agreed to that too. (again, my regret came after I left the office) They quickly made us the appointment and came back in and gave him the shot. Would you believe that little bugger didn't cry a smidge either?!? He had a look of what the hell just happened, but not a peep! My tough little guys!!!!

They both got stickers for being so awesome! So there you have it...my Logan is as healthy as can be and checks out perfectly!