The downside to turning five

Turning five is more than just the glamour of being bigger, getting presents, and throwing parties. It also comes with the five-year doctor's appointment.

It is a pretty involved affair that comes with not one, not two, but no less than three vaccination shots. It seems we got him updated for just about everything including Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella. Mathias was not singing the praises of modern medicine. Ericka gets the medal for taking him to that appointment!

For the latest stats... Mathias measured 40 inches, which gets you to the 5th percentile of five year-olds. He weighs 32 pounds. That doesn't get you on the chart...