Four year check up

So, I've determined that it's worse to take my four year old child for shots than it is my one year old.

Austin had his four year well child check up today. (I know, he's been four for a month now, but we got behind when we moved down here the second time. Our insurance will only pay for one well child visit per year.) Anyways, on to the appointment.

He weighed in at 33.8 lbs (50th percentile) and was 38 1/4 inches long (25th percentile). He did really good for his eye and hearing tests, he passed them with flying colors. The doctor said he looked great and answered a few questions I had for her. Next it was on to his immunizations.

While we knew what Austin was in for, he wasn't. Michael told Austin this morning that he would buy him a Long Shot this weekend if he didn't cry while he was at the doctor. Austin has been seeing the commercial on TV for the Long Shot and won't stop talking about it. So, if he didn't cry at the doctors office for his shots, Daddy was going to buy it for him this weekend.

Lets just say he didn't cry. HE SCREAMED!!! Whew, that was rough. Poor little guy not only got four immunizations, he also got a TB test and had to have his blood drawn to check all of his levels. While I was holding him down for the blood draw, he paused his screaming to shout, "I just want to go to sleep." I'm not sure what that was all about, but I'm pretty sure I won the "Mean Mom" award this morning!

Also, we want to wish my Mom a...

Happy 50th Birthday!!!!

Oh, and not to brag or anything. But, it was pretty nice down here in Texas the other day...

(The temperature reading in my car!)

Of course it's not so nice now, but it was wonderful while it lasted.