Slugger

Liam with his game ball from a few weeks ago. He has been hitting very well lately, and his mean 'ole Coach (Jim) didn't give him the game ball when he had a fantastic game on the day of his 8th birthday. But he got it the next weekend when he had another great game. I'm especially proud of how he is slugging the ball considering that he has gone through a little growth spurt and is now downright tall and wispy in stature. Imagine what he could do if he had some meat on those bones! We had his well-check visit today, and the doctor did notice that his weight had dropped in proportion to his height, and BMI is a bit below normal range. She wasn't too concerned...asked about his appetite (uh, the boy has never HAD an appetite - he's like a food camel - a couple bites and he can last forever without mentioning hunger), and said maybe we should try some shake supplements or protein smoothies. I wish I could just find a way to give him some of my appetite. If I don't eat regular, full-sized meals I swear I feel like I'm going to pass out.
Proud of my little Slugger!