Project 365 Day 13

Today, Jack & Gunnar had their yearly well child visits. This time of year always finds me a tad bit emotional. While I'm happy they are healthy, and staying right on track, if not a bit ahead of said track, I'm simply reminded how quickly they are growing up and their childhood years are slipping away.

Jack has *knock on wood* NEVER had any illnesses worse than a simple cold. He has never been on an antibiotic. We've never taken him to the ER, which is surprising considering he is a wild and rambunctious 4 year old! I do NOT take that blessing for granted. I thank God everyday for keeping my children healthy.

Gunnar has only been on antibiotics one time. It was for a mild ear infection. In January of last year, he tore the small flap of skin that connects the inner part of the upper lip to the upper jaw, which bled and bled and BLED! That scared this mommy an awful lot! Thank goodness he ended up being just fine! Then, back at the end of this summer, Gunnar developed a fever which caused him to feel great amounts of pain when he was moved or put any weight on his legs. That was also scary for me. Thankfully, all tests they ran came back negative, and he was sent home with instructions to administer Tylenol and Advil to help with his pain. Other than that, no illnesses! PTL!

Today, Jack weighed in at 41lbs (84th%) and was 41 1/2 in (73rd%). Gunnar weighed in at 29lbs (62nd%) and was 35 1/2 in (75th%). Once again, growing up way too quickly!!

Thank goodness for PaPa who took time out of his day to help me at the doctor's office with the boys!