363 days old

Twenty Characteristics of One*

• One holds out an object to be praised, “Thank you!” and then quickly takes it back.
• One tries to pick and choose what to eat and what not to eat.
• One tries “jumping” with feet still planted on the floor.
• One squeals and laughs.
• One throws temper tantrums.
• One no longer drinks from bottles.
• One can be a wobbly walker with hands on hips.
• One sometimes tucks toys/stuffed animals under her arms to free up her hands.
• One plays many, many, many, many games of peek-a-boo.
• One grunts and reaches pleadingly for objects she desires.
• One goes up the stairs and down the stairs over and over again.
• One plays in the toilet.
• One pulls up her shirt or dress while walking around.
• One walks over to objects (like a toy wagon or a MAMA), backs up, and squats down to sit on said object.
• One rubs eyes with tiredness and sucks on her bib or little stuffed lamb.
• One begs to be picked up with arms stretched out.
• One squeals with delight while playing in the dirt.
• One enjoys watching the weather forecast on the local news.
• One occasionally tries to eat ladybugs.
• One points outside and waits expectantly.
• One is a squirmy worm (especially at diaper time).
• One loves to brush her teeth and gets mad when you try to do it for her.
• One is FUN!

*Idea shamelessly stolen from Stephanie.