Mason at 4 Years

Wednesday, I took Mason to the doctor for his four year checkup. It was like night and day from his three year checkup. He was so cooperative and such a good listener. The only concern I had was how he would do with his four year shots. It has been two years since he had a shot and I from what I remember, he wasn't very fond of them. It took three ladies to hold him down when he had to get blood work before his tonsil surgery.

We decided not to tell him about the shots until right before the doctor came in the room. I explained that now that he is four, he was a big boy and would get four shots. He said okay and sat patiently. I don't think he really understood what that meant. At the end of the appointment, the nurse came in and explained to him what she was going to do. I told him it would hurt but then it would go away and he would feel better. With the first shot, he just said "ouch" and then on the second shot the tears started. As soon as it was over, he asked me to wipe his tears and he stopped crying. I was surprised at how well he did. We didn't have to hold him down and he was a very good listener. I was even more elated when the nurse shared he was all caught up on his shots and wouldn't need any until his 11th birthday. As a reward, we went out for snow cones. They hit the spot on a very hot summer day.

Stats:
Weight: 38.5lbs (72%)
Height: 42.25 inches (88%)

At 4 years old...
* he plays well with his sister and doesn't mind sharing or "negotiating" his toys with Taylor.
* he sleeps through the night (huge difference from this time last year)
* he loves getting his haircut and doesn't put up a fight anymore.
* he loves to sit in his bed with books and "read" until we come in to read to him at night.
* he still isn't a fan of any vegetables, but loves all fruit.
* his favorite drink is still milk or water.
* he loves anything that has to deal with cars or trains.
* when he isn't playing with cars or trains, he is building skyscrapers, houses, or churches with his blocks.
* he has a very creative imagination.
* has an impecable memory!
* loves tracing and doing mazes out of his preschool workbook.
* is starting to write his letters and knows the difference between upper case and lower case.
* has a great sense of direction and can tell you how to get back to his house.
* is extremely flexible and can do the splits.
* loves the Golf channel and will watch it whenever it is on TV.
* loves all sports including golf, football, basketball, and baseball.

I'm sure there is so much more, but this is what comes to mind right now. So proud of my not so little four year old.