big boys

Both Caleb and Matthew are often told that they are big boys -- Caleb because of his height and Matthew because of his baby rolls and chubby cheeks. But while I learned today at their 3 year and 4 month well check-up appointments that while they are indeed above average, they are not as off-the-charts as some people seem to think. Here are their stats:

Caleb, age 3 years
Height: 39 1/4 inches
Weight: 32 lbs 6 oz

Matthew, age 4 months
Height: 26 inches
Weight: 16 lbs


Both boys are healthy and growing just fine. This was Caleb's first "big boy" appointment, complete with a blood pressure check and a urine sample, both of which he found to be fantastically grown up. He was also given his first eye exam, which indicated a slight concern with his eyesight. We'll be monitoring that closely and possibly taking him in down the road for an exam with an optometrist.

To my surprise, Matthew is actually a little smaller than I thought he'd be. I guess that I'm just as easily swayed by those chubby cheeks. He was given the green light to start solid foods; we gave him his first experience with cereal on a spoon this afternoon. With time and practice, I'm sure he'll learn to enjoy it a little more than he did today.