12 month stats

We had Charlie's 1 year well child appointment but it wasn't really a "well" appointment. He's been acting really happy but has been coughing and wheezing over the past few days. The wheezing has gotten a lot worse and he's been having a harder time breathing. He has RSV so they didn't do his shots this time. They did a neb treatment at the clinic and sent us home with a nebulizer and albuterol to give him when he wheezes. It was pretty traumatic doing the neb at the clinic (screaming for 15 min straight while trying to pin him down to keep the mask on....not so much fun). Thankfully it is much better at home with Veggie Tales to keep him occupied during it :) So we are home today having a snuggle day and doing the nebs frequently.

Here are his 12 month stats:
Weight: 22 lbs 11 oz (50%)
Height: 30.5 inches (75%)
Head: 18 3/4 inches (80%)

He had a dip in growth at his 9 month appt but is now bringing it back up.

Development: He is soo close to walking (but I've said that for weeks now). He's taken up to 6 steps but thinks it is easier to crawl right now. He stands independently and plays with toys. He doesn't have too many words right now, still says Mama, Dada, Uh-Oh, whispers buh-bye, and looks like he is trying to form the word puppy.

Eating: He is on all table food and has completely switched over to whole milk. He still takes a bottle in the morning and before bed but uses sippy cups throughout the day. He loves fruit- specifically pears, peaches, and bananas. Lasagna is also a favorite.

Sleeping: He usually sleeps from 7pm-6:30am straight through. We are still on 2 naps a day. 9:30 am- 1 1/2 to 2 hr nap, and again at 1:30 or 2 pm for 1 hr.

Charlie is a happy and smiley boy! We are loving all of the new things he is doing. He is becoming much more independent and loves to crawl quickly to our cupboards and take EVERYTHING out! The favorite toys are my measuring cups and spoons :)

Charlie, we love you to pieces! We couldn't imagine our lives without you. You bless us so much with your smiles, slobbery kisses, and belly laughs.

Here are his haircut pictures. He looks like such a little boy sitting in the chair with his cape on.
Here's the before picture of his long hair:


This is after I did my trim at home....clearly it was a little crooked and mullet looking :)


Hmm...not sure what I think about all of this


He got his first taste of a lollipop and LOVED it!!


All grown up and looking so handsome


Loves to go in and out of the car all day long!


So fun to sit in the cabinets...we now have babyproofed these cabinets. Blenders are safe for babies to play with right???


Bubbles!!


A side note: Charlie and I are headed to Phoenix, AZ on Saturday to visit my parents who are out there the month of Feburary. We are SO excited! But I am getting a bit nervous to take an ACTIVE and squirmy 12 month old on an airplane by myself. Any tips??