I took this yesterday as Ben enjoyed his first-ever chocolate milk.
Ben very proudly claims the "big-boy" title these days and likes to point out how babies are little and "so cute" (in the highest voice), but they are NOT big boys or girls. We had his 5 year old check up with our favorite, Dr. Dean Prina today. Everything checked out great including better than 20/20 vision and the Dr. called Ben a robust and darn-handsome young man. His stats are coming together in terms of height and weight percentiles and the Dr. said Ben looks healthy and strong and as long as the figures continue to get closer, he's a-ok. When he inquired about whether Ben was a good eater, I "a-hemed" and raised my hand up and down like a Price is Right model and Dr. Dean giggled with a, "oh. well, yes, I guess so."
Today Ben weighed 54 lbs-90th percentile
and was just shy of 45in tall-80th+ percentile
At five, Ben loves books, musical instruments, and a few select toys. Everything is better outside and basketball and swimming beat toys any day. He finally has a strong preference to play with boys and really relates to other boys through sports and super-heros. He strongly dislikes rice and the gag-reflex is strong when we make him try new things. While he is great with fruits and veggies, he asks for pizza about 10 times a day and "what's for dinner today?" is always one of the first 3 questions he asks in the morning. Ben goes to bed between 8 and 830 and sleeps until between 6 and 730 (or 545 on Sundays ;). Names are important to Ben and he currently likes learning the names of the adult actors on our "grown-up" dvd's. While he loves Tom Hanks, I can't get enough of him mumbling, "Philip Seymour Hoffman," and he nods his head in rhythm to the name. Ben loves an audience, especially one that "claps ALL together!!" He continues to be super empathetic and his teachers say his empathy and kind heart are very reflected in the classroom.
As I said in a previous post, five is really fun! There is so much helpfulness and independence but lots of need for mama-snuggles and tickles, too.
A favorite perch for our snuggly-monkey
Yay for FUN FIVE! Wish I were there for it :( Ben - girls are good at sports and can be super-heroes, too! I have always loved your independence and empathy and am so glad you're not losing them as you grow up. Tante loves you!
ReplyDeleteI can hardly wait to see that robust and darn-handsome mug soon! The adult actor names interest is cracking me up. :) I adore these updates. What a cool kid you have there, mama!
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