One Year Stats

Harper had her One-year well child check today - and man was it sad!!! The poor little girl had to get 4 shots and her blood drawn. The nurse informed us that the last 2 shots were rather big and were going to hurt her more than normal - great! And then after all that pain they had to draw blood out of her arm - so so so so sad! She screamed from the time they were trying to find a vein all the way to the end when they were wrapping her arm - and then some more! I cried too. It was the worst thing ever - I don't know how parents are able to deal with kids that are in ICU's or even the hospital. It broke my heart to see her in pain :( On a positive note, she is very healthy and growing proportionately!

Weight: 22.2 lbs (75%)

Height: 30.5 " (90%)

Diaper Size: 3

Teeth: 10 (6 on top - 4 on bottom)

Clothing Size: 12-18 months

Speech: Still mostly says da-da, but lots of other gibberish - mama - nana- gaga - she kind of says cracker (cra cra); she has learned a few more HELPFUL signs this month - 'more' and 'eat'! It is so nice when she's eating b/c she point at what she wants and then sign 'more.' No more guessing if she wants down or if she's still hungry.

Eating Habits: Harper eats everything that we eat, for the most part. Breakfast is usually grapes, toast, eggs, or a cereal bar. Lunch is usually green beans, cheese, or whatever we're having. Supper is almost always whatever we're eating - chicken, hamburger, pasta, beans, potatoes, etc. She has 2 snacks during the day - usually goldfish crackers or a graham cracker, with a cup of milk or juice. She only has a bottle before bed and if she wakes up in the AM.

Sleeping Habits: Naps seem to be getting shorter - but still 2 naps/day - b/w 1 and 2 hours each. Bedtime is around 7:30 and she will sleep until 8ish - usually having a bottle around 6 first.

Favorite Toy: Fisher-Price Teddy Bear that sings, lights up, teaches ABC's, shapes, numbers and different songs.

Favorite Activity: Getting chased around the house or reading books. Harper loves it when Adam and I get on all 4's and chase her around the house - she runs and laughs uncontrollably!

New Things:

• knocks on doors
• fist-pounds (Thanks Adam)
• opens ALL cupboards and drawers
• flips light switch
• follows simple commands: 'Go get your shoes' 'Bring me a book' ' put your pacifier in the crib' 'take a drink'
• plays hide and seek
• like watching Elmo
• loves to dance
• drinks whole milk
• can point to her toes, tummy and hair when asked

There are SO many new things that this little girl can do - she is so smart! I know I'm forgetting so much stuff, but you get the point. When asked if she wants to eat, she runs to her highchair, when asked to go to bed, she runs to the bottom of the stairs, when asked to go outside, she runs to the door. I think she understands almost everything we say. It is amazing. We love our little girl SO MUCH! It's amazing how much you can love something so little!