12 months!

Mom had a little trouble getting my 12 month photo because I kept trying to dive off the chair. But once she put two cars in my hands I was happy as a clam!
I had my well baby check up today and let's just say I'm glad it's over! (And I think Mom is too!) The visit started out bad with me falling and bonking my head in the waiting room so I was squalling even before I saw the doctor. Then the nurse had to prick my finger and get some blood so I screamed for that as well. But my hemoglobin count turned out excellent (12.9 whatever that means). Mom was trying her best to calm me down but nothing was really working, I was mad! I finally got myself under control when the doctor came to talk to us (with a little help from some Cheerios) but wouldn't you know it, that nurse came back and didn't just give me one shot but 4! Four! And did I mention that this appointment was right in the middle of mine and Jonah's nap time? Mom made our next appointment late in the afternoon so Dad can take us next time... I wonder why?
Okay, okay, get to the stats already! Since my birth I've gained 13 lbs. 11 oz., grown 9.5 inches and my head has grown 4 inches! I weigh 21 lbs. 11 oz. (25%-50%). Yeah, I'm a light weight. I am 30.5 inches long (75%) and my head circumference is 18.5 inches (75%). Healthy as a horse! The bad news is that I have to go back in 3 months for another round of shots, yuck!
In other news, I eat everything! My doctor said that even though I'm still nursing I can have some cow's milk now! And all the other "no no foods before 1 year" like citrus fruits, strawberries, egg whites, peanut products, etc. are a go now! My parents have yet to find a food I do not love!
My doctor was surprised at how well I was walking. I can turn around, change directions, squat to pick things up and even throw balls. But I admit, I do get a little clumsy when I'm tired...hence the fall earlier. But I'm a very active little guy. I've already mastered my new slide! I can climb up it and go down head first all by myself! My parents like to be there "just in case" but I'm a big boy and I like to show them! I have the sweetest giggles too. Lately I've been giving mom lots of hugs. I like to run up to her and fall in her arms. We both think it is so fun. Then I like to walk up to dad and pretend to give him a hug and either keep walking or turn around and go the other way! He doesn't think it's so funny and can usually steal a hug from me anyway. I also like to shake my head "no"....especially at Jonah!