Friday, January 22, 2010

Callum's 18th month "check up"

This past Wednesday was a snow day for all of us here at Goldsmith5. Well, actually just for me. Amanda is off on Wednesdays. All told, we really shouldnt have had a snow day. But hey....I am not going to complain!

A snow day meant that I got time with Callum and Sally....AND it meant that I could go to his doctor's appointment in Hallowell. I cannot believe Callum is "nearing" the age of two. Where has the time gone?

Callum looked great, and had a great physical. As far as height goes, he is in the 50th percentile. But, when it comes to weight, we have a little peanut on our hands--he falls within the bottom 15% of kids his age. Right now, he is showing signs of being more of a "Willard" than a "Goldsmith." Hopefully he'll have a growth spurt at some point though...or else he'll be playing free safety instead of tight end at the Naval Academy!

He is 33 inches tall, and weighs in at a cool 23 pounds. Also--and we've meaning to let people know this--we are pretty sure he is a "leftie." Cool, huh?

Each time he goes to the doctor's office, he gets a new book from the doctor. Here, Callum sits atop the exam table and peruses the farm animals in his new volume while waiting for Dr. Murray James......


We really love our doctor--he is my dr, Amanda's dr, and Callum's dr. He is also Ba-Ba's doctor as well. Look at Callum just standing there, standing up straight, waiting for Dr. Murray-James to check out his heart.....
Ever the curious patient, Callum wanted to help play with the stethoscope. He may be a little skinny-minny....but he still has those pudgy little "rugby" legs.....
What a brave little guy at the doctor's......
After the appointment, we met up with Ba-Ba, who took us to lunch at AHOP (Augusta House of Pancakes). A really good place we havent been to for a while! I got a great Reuben, and I enjoyed a bowl of creamy potato chowder (insert jokes here Jay). Callum always enjoys seeing his Ba-Ba....they both brighten up each other's day.

11 comments:

belle said...

Just remember, lefty's are highly intelligent.......

Nannie said...

Hey Jason P. I didn't know you were Callums doctor....

looks just like you.

Must be why Jared picked him.

Unknown said...

So Jay moonlights as a doctor in Maine?

Anonymous said...

Must be strange having Jay check your prostrate

Kristin said...

where you in dr murray james' living room or his office? just saying

ortiz said...

I love Dr. Murray James. Were there any cats and dogs in the waiting room? Little cutie Callum is better off taking after the Willard.Bring him down here for a couple of weeks,I'll fatten him up.

Mel said...

lol, he looks so cute standing there!! haha

Uncle Bob said...

Jared and Amenda,
Grandmom Walters, Aunt June, Uncle Bob, 2nd Cousin Belle and Keith are all left handed, so Callum is in good company and Jared, that means the Callum is in his RIGHT mind.
Give Callum plenty of hugs and kisses from his South Jersey relatives.

Uncle Bob spelling correction said...

Lets try that again,

Jared and Amenda,
Grandmom Walters, Aunt June, Uncle Bob, 2nd Cousin Belle and Keith are all left handed, so Callum is in good company and Jared, that means THAT Callum is in his RIGHT mind.
Give Callum plenty of hugs and kisses from his South Jersey relatives.

Dr. Murray Ponticelli said...

When not watching Jersey Shore, I practice medicine in my login cabin decorated office in Maine.

Ja-in regards to your prostate, I must say, you run a tight ship.

dave says.... said...

awesome blog jared!!!!