Our Long Tall Sally
Jul 3rd, 2008 by susan
Today we had my 5-month-old’s 4-month checkup (don’t ask) and found out that she is one long lean baby! She is in the 90th percentile for her height for 5-month-olds, 25th percentile for weight, and 50th percentile for “head circumference”. We’ve never taken much stock in these “averages” or growth percentiles (and still don’t– just look at the amazing variety of adult shapes and sizes on this planet!), but this was just darned interesting as I thought she was pretty long (she’s already in 9-month footed zip-ups because she is so tall). Maybe she will be a supermodel (although I hope not– I wouldn’t wish that lifestyle on anyone!) or a WNBA player! (Or maybe she is just a tall baby and will grow up to be the smallest one in the family!) Whatever happens, it’s a lot of fun to imagine the possibilities.
I have an Uncle Mike whom Malia really reminds me of in so many ways, and this is just one more example– he is 6′6″ tall and has big feet, too, just like Malia! Malia darling, when you read this someday, when you were born we all commented on how big your cute feet were! You are also the most laid-back and happy baby, just like Uncle Mike, who never really troubles too much over anything (what a great quality), and you have the most adorable dimples (yes, just like Uncle Mike!) that we are all in envy over. I hope you have a wonderful, happy, healthy, long life filled with lots of love, and that you use those gorgeous feet to dance your way through any troubles that may come your way (and I hope those troubles are very few and far between!).
