An 11AM doc apt did not work well for us today. It's so hard to ask a little go getter and albeit exhausted babe to sit still in a box for an hour. But you walked out of there like a champ.
And a runny nose and awful cough. I guess we had too many hugs and kisses over the trip.
She even ended up with her first ear infection, which hasn't seemed to bother her too much. They said it should fix itself soon enough.
We are 15 months old. G-R-O-W-N
Weight - 23lb 4oz 75%
Height - almost 32" 83%
Head - just over 18" 67%
He asked if she new 6 words. I remembered hey, bye & mom, because she says those most often. I told him she understands a ton, but isn't really what I call a talker. Although I forgot to mention she will say food, ball, book, fan, woof, and has a good monkey mimic. She knows how to fold her arms for prayer and make the sign for sleep, water & food. She does the sign for more except she really means the itsy bitsy spider. I think that qualifies her for exceptional.
She gives hugs to all the children (and some adults) and if given a chance will go in for the kiss. It's really impossible to keep her from making her moves boy or girl. I'm the evil mom telling my child "that's enough hugging!" Most other children are not super receptive. Understandable really, I'm not a hugger myself. But my daughter is a naturally social and affectionate little girl.
We love to just watch her explore. She loves sticks and puddles. But she is starting to enjoy the clips in her hair, the purse on her arm, necklaces & shoes as well. She is a terror still with the diaper change, but I can tell where she tries to be helpful or at least mimic. She will pull the laundry out and hand it to me. She will try to sweep behind me. She knows how to stand when it comes to putting her pants on. She loves to point to our facial features. And she is getting so strong. Dad is making her into a rock climber I do believe.
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I'm going to quote part of the development section of the paper the doctor office gave me, because it made me feel like "ah this is normal" - At this age your child needs much attention and guidance from parents. Because of the increasing independence & self-determination, your child demonstrates more temper tantrums or breath-holding (yes to the first, no to the latter). This is because he frequently experiences frustration (figured that). He becomes angry when he is unable to accomplish a task, when others do not understand his attempts at communicating, and when he is not allowed to do precisely what he wishes (so help us). Parents have an important role in learning to cope with their own anger and frustration as they help their toddler learn to master his (oh thank goodness anger is a given).
It goes on to say it's best to give your children choices as in which book or which outfit. Restrict, but allow some choice. It's not worth the power struggle for minor issues. Praise them for the good behavior (I do) but do not punish them because they get angry or frustrated (whoops). That is a natural emotion. When correcting actions you do not approve of, make a distinction between your toddler and his behavior and when possible give your toddler an alternative to "No".
Do not expect your child to share his toys (finally someone said it!). Children do not understand the concept of sharing until closer to 3.
Biting and hitting may occur naturally (save me now). They are also more aware of the power they have with their bodies, and they like to experiment with their arms, legs, and mouths as to the reactions they can get out of other people.We do not recommend biting or hitting your baby back (hahaha). Tell them no and redirect them to another activity.
I thought it was good advice for the months ahead. Oh joy!
Spoiled with a new cup from grandma (a cup I recommend) and goldfish for the first time from grandpa. And the other picture is her wanting into the cookie jar.
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