Kate - 12 months

1 year! We made it! I've had fun looking back at pictures and reading old blog posts this week. The other day I happened to find a bag of Kate's preemie clothes. I held up a onesie that was a little big on her when she was born, and it looked like doll clothes. It's so hard to believe that my crazy, fun, chunky monkey was ever so little.

Length: 28 inches

Weight: 19 lbs 8 oz - I really thought she'd make it to 20! :(  

Clothes: 12 months

Sleep: Not much change here. She sleeps great at night, but naps are a struggle almost every day.  

Likes/Dislikes-

• Food: I've switched Kate to whole milk, and she loves it. The transition was pretty easy once we found the right sippy cup (Thanks Maggie!). Kate loves to eat...most of the time. She eats pretty much all table foods. She's not a fan of most vegetables unless I hide them in rice or soup. I guess I have a typical toddler on my hands. She LOVES Cheerios! She'd probably eat a whole box in one day if I let her.

• Toys/Games: Kate got a sandbox for her birthday, and I think that's her favorite right now. She loves being outside, so it's perfect. She also got a little pool, so I'm excited to get that out and let her splash. Kate is still so amused by her daddy. Her favorite game right now is for Brian to hide behind the corner and then jump out. She knows what's coming, but she squeals and jumps into my lap every time!

• Other: We went down to Valdosta to meet Kate's new cousin last month. She was a little curious about baby Bo, but she was so entertained by her older cousin, Jack. She climbed on him and kept her eyes on him anytime he was in the room. We also went to their neighborhood pool. They have a little kiddie water park, and Kate loved it! I'm excited to take her to the beach this summer. 
  
  

Developmental Milestones: Kate has 6 teeth (2 bottom, 4 top). She knows how to use them! I've been bitten a few times, and it hurts! Kate is crawling and walking now. She didn't start crawling until after she walked. Now that she's figured out how to crawl I think her walking has regressed. I guess it's easier to crawl. No more sitting her on the living room floor with toys while I fix dinner. She's right behind me as soon as I start walking.