You know what that means? All of his aunts that are hovering right around (or below) the 5-ft mark better watch out it's just a matter of time till he's taller than you.
But do you what else it means? It means that he's been having a steady 2.5 to 3 inch vertical growth per year for the last few years and is following along the 75% height curve nicely. It also means that since his weight gain slowed down so much this year (BMI is now 19.05); especially in comparison to his height gain he is no longer "overweight". I will tell you this is a HUGE sigh of relief.
Last year, when he was first classified as overweight I was crushed. It made me feel like I was failing him as a parent; eating too many meals on the go and not getting in enough exercise. I felt like I wasn't offering him a fair deal. Now I know genetics has something to do with weight gain and especially height; and I know my brothers always chunk-ed up before growing upwards, but it was a hard place to be as a parent. RR had always been on the leaner side; and even when he starting having some weight to him he was always a solid kid; but last year that was different. I could see there was a problem developing with his weight and I am glad we've been able to overcome it.
I do in part thank the changes to his school lunch program; with the switch to all whole grains and three servings of fruits/veggies for meals they are a lot healthier now than they were in the past... and as I have mentioned in the past school lunches are my life-saver during the week.
But honestly I think a big part of helping him maintain a healthy weight is him using the elliptical while watching his TV shows. This is also a HUGE help with getting out his pent up energy.... ADHD plus in door recess all week is no bueno.
Now if only Husband and I could follow his example a little bit better.... I know our primary doctor would be happy to see that.
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| Showing off the "suit of armor" he made out of copy paper today. |
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