12 Months

How can 12 months go so quickly?!

One year old and I'm still just a peanut.  I weigh 16.2 lbs. and measure 28 in. long.  My doctor is a little concerned about my weight so at my last check-up she ran a bunch of tests.  I was not a fan of having my blood drawn...it was scary!  Luckily, the tests looked pretty good so the doctor plans to just keep monitoring my weight.  Part of the problem could be that I am such a picky eater, it's hard for Mom & Dad to find things that I'll eat.  I am a big fan of bananas, bread and nibbly fingers though.

My stranger anxiety is still an issue.  I don't mind if people are around as long as Mom or Dad is holding me.  However, when people start touching me, that's when I lose it.  And why do complete strangers think it's okay to touch me?  When Mom and I were at the grocery store yesterday, three people touched me - and that was just between the front door and banana display.  Give me my space people! 

 I am extremely mobile now.  In fact, a few weeks ago, I was downstairs with Dad doing laundry and all of a sudden I  just started climbing the stairs.  Needless to say, Mom and Dad brought out the baby gate that very afternoon!  While I'm not yet walking, I pull myself up on anything and cruise along furniture.  I love to walk while someone holds my hands.

I have a very mischievous side and love to explore my environment.  While I understand what the word "no" means, when Mom and Dad say it, I like to look at it as a challenge and test if they really mean it.  Lucky for me, my grin is irresistible and they can't get mad at me!

I have lots of favorite toys, including the playhouse Mom and Dad got me for Christmas.  I love to look at books, especially ones with flaps that I can turn.  I'm very ticklish and love to laugh - sometimes I even make myself laugh!

Overall, I'd call this past year a success and am looking forward 

to many new adventures this coming year!