If I Lived on a Ranch

During the month of July, Gabriel's school chooses a theme to explore each week. One of those themes was Texas. This is one piece of work Gabriel did during Texas week.

I like the part where he puts on boots to keep away bugs. I really like the drawing of cowboy Gabriel and his trusty horse. I haven't seen him draw a lot of people or animals yet, so this picture really struck me as far as his development in that area. 

Four Year Well Check

At G's 4 year well-check appointment, he was:

weight: 42 pounds 8 ounces (88%)
height: 42 inches (85%)
BMI: 16.93 (85%)

He totally rocked the vaccine part. He didn't even know it was over yet when the nurse told him what kind of band-aid she was putting on. 

He had a good deal of anxiety about getting shots, though, so we had already arranged a donut prize for after his appointment. Can't go wrong with sprinkles. 

Hyperbole

I unintentionally ended the life of a bird who did not move out of the way of my car quickly enough yesterday. 

Me: Uh oh, I killed that bird. 

G: Is it going to be ok, Mom?

Me: I don't think so. I think it was hurt really badly. 

G: Aw, man. That was my favorite bird in the whole wide world.