standing

Lauren had her year check up just a few days after the new year. She’s weighing in a 21 lbs and is 29 inches long. That puts her in 71% for weight the 58% for height. She’s still not quite walking, but getting very close. She’ll happily walk when someone is holding her hand…but still isn’t confident enough to do it on her own. Here’s the happy girl standing confidently.

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Lauren has started to pull herself up, shuffle along just a bit, and I’ve even caught her standing without holding on to anything for a few seconds. We’re definitely getting ready for some walking. She’s also babbling a lot, and has said her first few words. So far we’ve hear “hi” “all done” and “dada.”

Lauren pulling herself up

 Sophie & Lauren both working in the kitchen…
 Hard to believe that this was Sophie just 3 years ago. The kitchen was a first birthday present. It’s certainly gotten some good use over the years. 
 She now has the “so big” down pat. That and clapping are her two tricks right now. If no one is paying attention to her, she’ll pull one of them out, just to make sure we know she’s fabulous…which we do.
Lauren wants to be doing whatever Sophie is doing. Wherever Sophie is, Lauren is not far behind. The charm of being followed is starting to wear a little thin for Soph. Oh, what she’s in for… 

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Sophie is moving around like a mad woman. No crawling yet, but she’s getting close. 
She’s making it to all 4s…
And to the downward dog position…
And she’s also uses those strong little legs and arms to pull herself right up in the crib.
(and yes, she does party naked)
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