Daryn at 12 months

 Daryn was so excited to go to the doctor's and see how big she was, that she practiced at home!

 "I'm so big, Mom!"

And she really was. She weighed in at 16 lbs 5 oz, which finally put her on the chart at around the 6th percentile! That also means she gained exactly 11 lbs in 11 months. Length was 27 inches, around the 1st percentile. We're thrilled :).

Daryn was so patient and sweet at the doctor's, and didn't cry one bit for her shot or toe prick. So brave!

A little about Daryn at 1 year:

- says "Mama" and "all done" and "up"

- blabbers, talks, growls, and spits constantly

- gives kisses (but only to me :) )

- cruises, crawls, and climbs everywhere

- takes a few steps with a walker

- is starting to dance and shake toys to a beat

- sleeps 2 2-hr naps and 11-12 hrs at night

- nurses 4 times a day and eats 3 meals

- favorite food is meat

- loves taking her baths

- loves being outside and swinging and is starting to tolerate the grass

- which, incidentally, we've now learned she's allergic to

- wear mostly 6-9 month clothes but some 12 month and size 1 or 2 shoes

- loves to play with her sister, especially with dishes or magnets

- favorite game is peek-a-boo

- is really starting to get stranger danger and can be clingy if I try to hand her off

- but loves to make new friends from the safety of my arms

Our baby is really starting to grow up and we're so proud of her!