Austin: 12 Months

At 12 months, Austin Buddy:

• Likes to put his milk back into the little circle cup holder on his highchair tray after getting a sip.  He will concentrate and make sure the cup is exactly back in before moving back on to eating.
• Thinks it's funny to put food on top of his milk cup, them take a drink.  He is super proud of this little trick he created.
• Copying more of our mannerisms and words.  
• Loves, loves, loves music and dancing.  Will stop whatever he is doing when he hears music and asks (in sign language) for it to be played "again again."
• Has the best excited face and will proudly show it off to anyone.
• Likes to stomp his heals on things--floor, carpet, changing table, bed.  It's like he is figuring out the feel and texture of the surface with his feet.
• Blows a kiss when I say, "I love you."
• Started waving correctly, not backward (like to himself) like he had been.
• Signs "please" and points to EVERYTHING.  He wants to touch, feel and discover it all!
• Finally sleeping all night.  Hallelujah!
• Likes to use a fork or spoon all by himself.  In fact, sometimes the only way to get him to eat something is to give him a utensil for it (whether the food really needs it or not).  But don't even think about trying to help him.  
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