If I’ve done my math correctly (not trivial because of the stupid lbs/oz system we use), Avi has increased his body mass by 61% in under 6 weeks (with a lot of help from mom). As I buy plane tickets to attend my college reunion in May, it certainly makes me feel better about the mere 20 lbs (maybe 10% of my body mass) that I’ve gained in the many years since I graduated college.
At his current pace, Avi will double his birth weight in another 19 days, at about 8.5 weeks of life. During college I was (sort of) active. I was even on the ski team. After that, though, I adopted more of an Avi-esque lifestyle. More sitting around. Massages. Hanging out with Friends. Going to Movies. Computing. Hence, my newfound 20 lbs. However, let’s put it into perspective… if I had gained weight at Avi’s pace, I’d weigh about one sextillion pounds (that’s 1*10^21). For those of you whom I haven’t seen in a while, I don’t.
I’ve cancelled my appointment to meet with a gym membership salesperson. I’m doing just fine. Please pass the Cool Ranch Doritos.
