12 Month (+ 2 wks) Check Up

Braylon had his 12 month well-baby doctor's visit today.  He did so well sitting still and letting the nurse and doctor do their thing....until the very end.  The doctor was trying to explain all the shots to me, and Braylon had enough of sitting still and quiet.  He whined and wiggled to get down.  It can be exhausting trying to restrain a one-year-old determined to move as he pleases.  He got four shots, one in the arm and three on his thighs.  He didn't cry on the first two, but got all red-faced and unhappy on the last two.  It was so sad, but when we got home, he was just as happy as he normally is.  He only napped for an hour and a half also, so apparently they didn't phase him as much as I thought they would.  Here's some things that I would like to remember about the little guy as he grows up so fast:

Weight:  23 lbs 13 oz (50-75 percentile)
Height:  32.5 inches (95-100 percentile)
Head:  18.25 inches (50-75 percentile)

• took first steps, but hasn't converted to a "walker" yet
• words he speaks-> no, Dada, Momma, tree, dog, Nana
• waves hi & bye, shakes head "no"
• can point out nose & eyes on someone else, not himself
• when asked, he can usually point out a bird, dog, tree, bear, bee, and ball in books
• can get a little attitude when he gets mad
• loves to sing, dance, throw the ball, and read books
• will cry when we go outside to let the dogs out, and then have to come back in because it's too wet/muddy
• loves to be outside, has become obsessed with crawling up & down our porch stairs
• definitely a "Daddy's boy"- gets excited when Daddy gets home from work, gets upset when Daddy has to go outside or leaves without him
• he is very friendly- smiles at strangers, loves to interact with people, especially kids
• starting to just take one nap ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 hours--gets very tired around dinner time if he only sleeps 1.5 hours
• favorite foods-- salmon, strawberries, bananas, potatoes, broccoli, peas, green beans




Back to his normal, happy self after the shots



He likes to play chase, and will laugh hysterically when you crawl after him.



Playing in his tent



Playing in his tent yesterday- he even went in and laid down on his pillow pet :)