Check Up - Hiccup

So, is it a written rule to act like a monkey at the pediatrician's office when you're there for a well visit? Is it something that children discuss before they go inside the office?

C had a check up. His 7 year {gulp!} well child check. Oh, he's well. He's beyond well.

Lessee .... I think the words that dear old Dr. McG. used 40 minutes into the visit were "boy, he is all 7 year old boy - through and through huh? Is he 110% all day?!"

Uhm, yeasssssss. 300 miles per hour boy? Uh huh.

Thank goodness for small wonders .... sleeps from 8:00pm through until 7:30am. Straight, without failure -- daily. That got the nod of approval. Phew.

Then he followed up with (have I mentioned how much I love this man before?) "you know, he is so perfect ... his growth is terrific, he is so healthy, so active, and such a great face. He really is just a poster-boy for redheads!"

:O)

If it weren't for the non-stop activity, the giggling little creatures, the movement while I was talking .... the endless chatter between the two. I might have been able to wallow in that lovely last comment for more than, oh, let's say, a nanosecond.

Me thinks the MD visits will be solo child from here on out, no more siblings ..... I swear they have daily chats. A roundtable discussion on what to do when alone with mom. Mind you, they aren't poorly behaved, they aren't fresh, and out of control(would.not.tolerate.that). They are just movers. Constant, consistent, perpetual motion. Together it's twice as fun. heh.

So, the details on the visit. He is actually tracking perfectly according to Dr. GoodLooking (really, have I mentioned him before? ) He said his growth is *boring* it's so on track. He has been 75% for weight since he was 3, and 50% for height since 3. He was 48 1/4 inches, and 54 2/3 pounds. His BP was perfect, his eyesight perfect, and his hearing was perfect (that last one I'll be keeping in my backpocket to be used at my convenience, of course)

Dr. McG discussed the food "issues" we've had ... (not serious, just lacking in variety these days the little devil) and he feels like he's actually doing a decent job with choices, but made the C man a deal. 2 fruits and veggies a day. Anytime, anywhere. Just daily. C shook on it, and glanced my way for approval. He also reinforced the "try-it" rule with a new title - the "no-thank-you portion". Once a bite has been taken, we ask if you'd like some more, if you like it, have more, if not, "no thank you". I liked that. Works for me.

So, another well child visit.
Another event with the cute pediatrician we have.
And another moment to wonder how the hell I got here with a 7 and 5 year old child.

:o\