The new stats are in...

Today we went to the doctor for Wade's 4 month check up. He did really well- up until the shots. At his 2 month appointment, I think he was more startled than hurt and only cried a little bit. This time, however, he cried and cried and cried and cried. So much that the nurse tried to bribe him with a little squeaky toy to get him to quiet down. Even the receptionist up front heard him! If you haven't been keeping track here are his stats:

Birth: 8 lbs, 21 1/4 inches

2 weeks: 8 lbs 7 oz, 22 inches

2 months: 13 lbs 12 oz, 24 1/4 inches

4 months: 17 lbs 5 oz, 27 1/4 inches

Sometimes I like to play with my toes, but...

Sometimes I like to stretch way out to my full 27 inches:


Currently he is in the 90th percentile for weight and above the 95th percentile for his height. The doctor says not to buy basketball shoes yet, but they could be in his near future! He also said that we could start letting him play around with a couple ounces of rice cereal mixed with milk in the mornings and at night. We'll let you know how that goes....

Practicing for the real thing (early in the morning, notice the bed-head):