Monday, April 12, 2010

12 month update

Michael is such a friendly and social kid. He's not shy and loves to be around a lot of people...so that's why we're almost always out and about. Just me and my little man going grocery shopping, getting BR on Dollar Scoop Tuesdays!, running errands, hanging out at Disneyland, going to parks. You name it...we're there! I am running out of ideas on places to go. Anyone have suggestions?

At 12 months, Michael can now understand what you tell/ask him so well. We try to get him to speak, but he uses hand gestures more than his tongue. =) Here's a developmental update on Michael:
  • He knows what room to go to when you say "Let's brush our teeth" or "It's bathtime". He also knows which room is his, although he doesn't sleep in it (yet).
  • When you tell him that it's sleepy time, he will get his favorite blanket and lie down with it.
  • When you ask him what Mr. Fan says, he will stick out his index finger and shake it "no-no" because our fan spins and shakes its head like he's saying no. Lol.
  • He loves to dance! Sing or play any kind of music, you will most likely see him shaking his booty or putting his arms up in the air. Go Michael!
  • He can point to his belly, belly button, toes, feet and YOUR nose. He covers his ears when you say "ear muffs". He knows where his tongue is too!
  • When you say we're going outside, he'll run to the front closet to grab his shoes. (no shoes allowed in our house. =X)
  • He loves to help Jason and me around the house. He helps me sweep and wipe down the floors. He's always interested in what Jason does - poking holes and running wires through the walls, fixing doors, re-screening screen doors, hanging tvs. Basically he tries to get his hands dirty in any home improvement project and mimic what you do.
  • He loves ice cream! He behaves and sits in a big boy chair very well if you're feeding him ice cream. =)

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