Family Files!

Fat Boy Slim had his 12 month checkup this morning with Dr. G. He must be burning up all those calories he’s scarfing down with his non-stop go, go, go, because he only gained 1 pound, 2 ounces (24 pounds) and grew 1.5″ (30.5″) over the past three months. That landed him in the 69th percentile for weight and the 74th percentile for height. But so as not to be outdone by the guys on Easter Island, his head grew 5/8″ (19″) — that’s the 95th percentile! True to form for a one year old, Charley’s temper has surfaced, and he expresses his frustration with a constant stream of screeching (see his mad face in slide show below). Apparently one is the pivotal age for pig-headedness. We’ve noticed Charley’s insatiable curiosity with cause and effect this week, as he’ll often turn a toy over to see how it works, or repeat an action (like rolling a ball under a piece of furniture) to test the results. And he started to make the “mmmmm” sound when playing with cars and boats. He loves to waive and point. With his handful of words, a few signs, feeding himself, and his physical prowess (he can push himself to standing right off the floor, balance for a long while, and take a few steps before falling), he met all his milestones and then some. And his reward? Two shots in each leg and a finger prick.

View Charley’s “12 Month Checkup” photos