Maddie seems to be doing something new or different every couple of days, so I will try to start writing shorter posts more often so I don't forget these wonderful experiences. Maddie just keeps getting more fun and amazes us daily. I want to try to remember as much as I can.
Stats:
Height: 30.1 in (75%)
Weight: 21.7 lbs (50%)
Head: 18 1/4 cm (75%)
Things we want to remember about Maddie at 12-months old:
- She walks! She's pretty fast, stable and spends 99% of her day walking.
- She started drinking whole milk a few days ago (at 1 yr, 2 weeks old) and loves it. So far, not problems and drinks around 4-6 ounces with each meal.
- She's got 8 teeth - all in the front. No molars yet.
- She still has a great appetite and eats whatever we eat for the most part. We're holding out on giving her sweets except an occasional treat.
- She loves books and "reads" on her own several times a day. She often calls a book "E-I-E-I-O" instead of book.
- She loves cuddling and playing with blankets and pillows during the day.
- She likes carrying around containers (old shoe box, gift bag) with with handles like a purse(!)
- She's starting to throw mini toddler tantrums when she doesn't get what she wants. Uh, oh.
- Now that she's comfortable walking, she's starting to climb more (i.e. tries to climb up to our bed, onto an ottoman, etc)
- She understands so much we say like "Let's go change your diaper.", "Do you want some milk?" Do you want cheerios?" "Say hi/" and several other phrases and words. It's amazing how much she understands.
- She is a silly girl and enjoys putting toys or cloths on her head and looking and making faces at herself in a mirror.
Here's a recent video of Maddie being silly during dinner with Mommy, Daddy, Grandnee and Granpa Ramirez.
