Neil at 13 Months
We took Neil to the doctor last Saturday for his vaccination and regular checkup. He's now 12kg, gained about a month! From his last checkup, we found out that he was consuming less milk than what's recommended (because that's all he drinks) we've tried to give him more. I say milk is the reason for the drastic weight gain.
He's also more "malikot" these days and when he doesn't want to be carried, there's almost nothing you can do. He will contort his body in so many ways you're left with no choice but to acquiesce. He also doesn't like it when we hold his hand while walking (no HHWW for Neil!). He will pull his hands and will go his own way. He also likes stepping on unusual things. For example around the neighborhood, the striped speed bumps and on the lightly colored pavement. So amusing. :)
Mommy brag mode warning: He can already read a few words! Some he pronounces (e.g. hat, cat, dog, hi, says baba for bellybutton), some he just acts out (e.g. wave, arms up). He started to recognize some words even before he turned 1 but now he easily picks up new ones. We've been doing flash cards and he watches a DVD regularly. I am really thankful that I spent the last 7 months at home and was able to do these learning activities with Neil. Of course we also take his cue. If he's not interested, then he's not forced. I'll record a video one of these days...
He's also more "malikot" these days and when he doesn't want to be carried, there's almost nothing you can do. He will contort his body in so many ways you're left with no choice but to acquiesce. He also doesn't like it when we hold his hand while walking (no HHWW for Neil!). He will pull his hands and will go his own way. He also likes stepping on unusual things. For example around the neighborhood, the striped speed bumps and on the lightly colored pavement. So amusing. :)
When he's in an unfamiliar environment, he clings and cries when you put him down but just wait a few minutes and he's back to walking around and exploring the place.
Mommy brag mode warning: He can already read a few words! Some he pronounces (e.g. hat, cat, dog, hi, says baba for bellybutton), some he just acts out (e.g. wave, arms up). He started to recognize some words even before he turned 1 but now he easily picks up new ones. We've been doing flash cards and he watches a DVD regularly. I am really thankful that I spent the last 7 months at home and was able to do these learning activities with Neil. Of course we also take his cue. If he's not interested, then he's not forced. I'll record a video one of these days...
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