I am going to have to brag a little bit. We went to the doctor for his one year check up last week and she was so impressed with everything he was doing. He can walk, run, he talks constantly, he can clap, point, wave bye and so much more! She started asking me if he had reached any milestones for 15-18month olds. She said normally she wouldn't even ask if he could identify body parts or follow commands for another couple of months, but he was doing so much already that she asked anyway. I am proud to report that he pretty much knows where his belly button is and knows how to go get his bottle or my cell phone if asked. He is so smart! The staff at the doctor's office loved him. He ran around the whole place in his diaper, followed the doctor back to her office, and barely cried when they gave him his shots. He was a trooper.
So here are the stats and tricks at one year:
Weight: 23lbs 9oz (59th percentile-50% up from birth!!)
Height: 2' 6.25" (62nd percentile)
Head Circumference: 49cm (97th percentile-I told you he was smart, he needs room for all those brains!)
Words: Mom, Dad, Hi (and he will say it to anyone who will listen), Oh wow, Woah, Bye, Out, All done, yeah.
Hand motions: he throws both hands up for touch done, turns his hands upside down for all done, waves for bye-bye, and claps for everything, he also gives fist bumps and high fives if he is in the mood.
Tricks: he walks with almost perfect balance, he can get up without the help of a wall unless he is wearing his shoes, he runs, he talks all the time (most of it doesn't make sense, but it's darn cute), he has four whole teeth and some more coming in (I know, that's not really a trick), he throws all his toys, he claps, every song makes him stop and dance, he hides in the laundry basket, when he gets really weird he just spins in circles, he can find anything you try to hide from him in a matter of seconds, he will be more technology smart than his parents by the time he is 3, oh there are so many more that I can't think of!!
Likes: bath time, eating (especially vegetables and fruit), reading, brushing his teeth, making a mess, banging on the computer, playing with cell phones, walking or running, playing in the garbage or toilet, HIS BOTTLE, drinking beverages of any kind, climbing up and down, playing with toys, being outside, getting lots of attention from family, running around butt naked, when daddy kisses mommy, clapping for himself, dancing, long hallways, kissing other babies at church(they are usually not amused), being social
Dislikes: daycare, bed time, getting his diaper changed, getting dressed, sweets (sometimes he likes them, especially if they come in drink form, but most of the time he isn't interested), cleanliness, wearing hats, his carseat, not being allowed or able to walk or run, the vacuum...that's pretty much it, he is a really happy kid!
Dear Sam,
I will keep this short. There is not much to say, except we love you soooooo much. This last year has been a whirlwind. Your father and I have learned more and loved more than we ever had before. It was not an easy year for us and yet at the end of the day we couldn't help but smile and your cute face. We complain all the time about how you aren't the best sleeper, but in reality you are such a happy baby. You are social, loving (we get kissed ALL the time), and you bring so much joy to us everyday. You aren't afraid of anything (well, except the vacuum) or anyone. Everyone who meets you loves you instantly. You have no fear of strangers. It always makes me smile when you go straight for your Grandma and your Aunt Madi no matter how long it has been since you saw them last. You know they love you and that makes you love them. You are so busy. You never stop and you always want to play. Sometimes it is hard to keep up with you, but we love every minute of trying. Your sweet smile and your open mouth kisses are the highlights of our days. I hope you never change...although it wouldn't hurt to sleep all the way through the night more often!
We love you,
Mom and Dad
3 comments:
Dear beautiful, happy, adorable, funny, SMART baby Sam! You are amazing in every way, and we had the best time getting to know your personality even better during the holidays! Wow, are we blessed with such a talented, smart little boy! Thank you for ALL your KISSES...even though Aunt Madi got alot more, I cherish all I got! Love you my precious baby! Love Grandma!
P.S. Kim & Ryan:the way you feel about Sam is the way we feel about all our kids, biological and legally united! XXX000 And Sam, well, grandma said it all!
Sam is adorable, he seems like so much fun, and so different from when I met him a year ago. It's crazy how much changes in the first year. Keep having fun with him!
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