Monday, March 2, 2015

Marcus 12 Month Recap


Well, I was planning a 12-month recap, but here we are at 13.5 months already! Here's where Marcus is at:


  • 23 pounds
  • 29 inches tall
  • Eight teeth (four top, four bottom) and three molars
  • Walks very well and loves to climbs stairs  
  • Eats with a spoon (if you put the food on the spoon for him)
  • Says "dah" a lot
  • Loves to point at things he wants
  • LOVES to hug stuffed animals, especially his giant teddy bear and Curious George
  • Eats any kind of bread-based product (waffles, pancakes, biscuits, bread, pita, bagel, tortilla....) It's a great vessel for meat and vegetables.
  • Enjoys eating a banana straight from the peel instead of in pieces
  • Still enjoys peek-a-boo and will often start it
  • Sure-fire ways to get a smile: tickling, dancing, making funny noises
  • Favorite books: Clifford the Big Red Dog; Colors; We Belong Together
  • Favorite snacks: Goldfish crackers, Cheerios, Puffs
  • Favorite breakfast foods: Pancakes, waffles and applesauce or peaches
  • Loves peanut butter sandwiches and bananas; spinach omelets; spaghetti and meatballs; bean and chicken burritos; tuna melts; and fish sticks and chicken nuggets, when mom and dad are too exhausted to make anything else!
  • Getting pretty good at identifying shapes
  • Enjoys feeling different textures
  • Like to stomp is feet when he hears music
  • Loved getting into our kitchen cabinets (we now have baby-proofed the kitchen)
  • Likes to push or carry things around and enjoys handing people toys and objects



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