Taelyn - 1 Year

I can't believe my little baby girl is now a toddler! She had her 1-year doctor's appointment today where she weighed 21 lbs, 12 oz. and measured 29 inches long with a head circumference of 18 inches. She has definitely slimmed down even more this month as she constantly is on the go and is now down to the 60th percentile in weight. We no longer have a chunky baby.

Taelyn's personality has also demonstrated that of a toddler this month. She LOVES when we jump around a corner and yell "Boo" and she loves to play peek-a-boo. She likes to wrestle and be tickled, and she is constantly smiling and laughing, showing off her 12 teeth. Taelyn also enjoys reading books and will pick out the books that she wants to read each night before bed.

Developmentally, Taelyn can now place toys and blocks inside a container and can stack blocks on top of one another. She recently discovered how to place rings around a pole. Every time she does this, she shouts "yea" to congratulate herself. Taelyn has also mastered standing by herself and just took her first two steps today!

Although Taelyn hasn't said any new words yet, she certainly comprehends a great amount. She knows the names of all of the toys that she plays with every day - baby doll, doggie, music, Elmo, Pooh car, etc. She also knows "bath time" and will speed down the hallway to the bathroom each night when I announce that is it bath time. Taelyn also likes to bring specific toys with her in the car. When we instruct her to make sure she holds on to that toy, she consciously keeps a good grip and makes sure she has the toy. And whenever we use the elevator at our apartment complex, she is great little helper in pushing the button.

It seems like Taelyn has grown leaps and bounds this past month in terms of development. Here are a few pictures and videos to capture her toddler spirit!

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