An Apple a Day...

We took the boys to their yearly check-up today and the doctor has declared them to be in perfect health. I am always a little nervous when taking one of the boys to a doctor or dentist appointment because at this point in the boy's life I am mainly responsible for keeping Daniel and Sammy in good health. In many ways the boy's health is a reflection of me as a parent, or at least that is how I feel. So having the doctor say the boys are growing and healthy made me feel great.

The doctors visit was perfect. Amazingly we didn't have to wait long to get in, see the doctor or get the shots. Daniel and Sammy were perfect patients, answering questions, giggling while being poked and prodded, taking deep breathes and being happy and well behaved children. There is nothing better than having your child behave perfectly while out in public.

Only Sammy had to have a shot and he took it without crying or complaining. While the nurse thrust the needle into his little arm Sammy merely commented, "Ow, that hurt." The doctor did a double take as Sammy practically skipped out of the office with a big smile on his face just moments after getting his Hepatitis inoculation. Little did she know that we had promised the boys Krispy Kreme doughnuts if they behaved well at the appointment. A little bribery, or shall we say reward for good behavior, never hurt.

So Daniel came in at 41 and a quarter inches and weighing 42 pounds. Sammy weighed in at 34 pounds and stood 36 and a half inches tall. Two happy and healthy boys!