1 year checkup

Carter passed his one year exam with flying colors. As a matter of fact, doc says he is performing at the level of a 15 month old. We're very impressed with his talents.

Here are his newest accomplishments:

-he is walking very well

-he can say/point out: mama, dada, bird, dog, cat, Molly, chair, truck, light, toes, shoe

-he does the signs for eat, more and all done

-he refuses baby food, will only self feed

-lots of imitating...trying to put shoes on his feet, brush his hair, clean the floor, etc.

He weighed in at 24 lbs 5 oz (70th %ile) and is 31.5 inches tall (90th %ile).

We gave 2 shots at this visit and he thankfully had no reaction except for a few tears.

My mom was in town for Carter's birthday and we had a lovely visit. The day she left he wandered the house saying "nana? ... nana?" in and out of every room. Very cute. While she was in town, like a good greek grandmother, she shoveled all sorts of new foods down carter's little gullet. He loves avocado salad, and he gobbled down broccoli with lemon and feta!

He is still a happy little boy who loves to dance and babbles all day long in his own little language. It is such a fun age!

Now that Carter's older, I'm looking into going back to work full time while I have some time...until the next baby comes along! So this week I've been interviewing daycares and babysitters. I think he would enjoy playing with other little kids but we still may opt to have someone come into our home...to be determined.