One year birthday stats

Miss M went to the doctor for her one year appointment Tuesday afternoon.

She weighs 20 pounds and 6 ounces - 50-75%
She is 30 3/4 inches long - 90%
Her head is in the 98%

The doctor was finally pleased with Miss M's weight gain since we have struggled with it the last six months (in her opinion). Miss M loves fruit so I am surprised she is gaining as much weight as she is when it feels like all she consumes is fruit. The doctor asked if she was making gestures such as clapping and waving. No. No she isn't. The doctor wasn't impressed and informed me that I need to practice with her because the only way she will learn is through watching and mimicking. I clap for her all day long and have been wanting her to clap for months now. Miss M is not interested in clapping. I don't see why this is really of much concern to the doctor.

Miss M started taking one or two steps by herself few weeks ago and now she is taking about 10 steps by herself. I think the stroller and grocery cart are helping her to feel more comfortable with her walking abilities. She takes the stroller or grocery cart up and down the hallway.

She loves to find her belly. She can tell you that a cow says Moo (sometimes). She can find and get things that you ask of her i.e. a ball. She likes to play ball although playing ball is really just rolling/bouncing/throwing the ball to her. She doesn't much engage in throwing/rolling/bouncing the ball back to you. She likes the iPad game called Peekaboo Barn where the animals come out of the barn and make animal sounds at her. She squeals in absolute delight.

We got to turn her car seat around as well. It's so fun to turn around and see what she's doing or be able to give her something without a stretch. I think she was initially confused. It's so much easier to get her in and out of the car now. I love it! I love it so much I keep turning around to see her. I have to be careful though because I almost rear ended a car - yikes!