These are some of the milestones Lyra met over this past year. They are not in any particular order. There have been so many! I don’t want to forget them. These are all I could remember. I’ll add more as I think of them. 🙂
pulls string to move toy along
open cabinets and drawers
kick a ball
throw a ball
climb a ladder
slide down a slide
push self forwards and backwards on riding toy
walk forwards, backwards, and sideways
run
walk up and down stairs with hand or rail
scribble in circular motion and side to side motion
beginning to hold crayon/marker correctly
build a tower of 6 blocks
feeds self with spoon
drink from regular cup without spilling
isolate index finger to point and poke
invert container to obtain small object
remove clothing including hat, pants, diaper, shoes, and socks
master 8 piece shape puzzle
gives kisses and hugs
pretend play with dishes, baby dolls
imitate facial expressions without a sound cue
points to body parts when asked “Where is your”
find named people/pets within 3-5 feet when asked “Where is”
follow 1 step directions
occasionally follow 2 step directions
sings along with songs
occasionally puts 2 words together
identify self in mirror –
identifies family members in photos
Uses 15-20 words spontaneously
names 2-3 pictures
My Favorite– In order to avoid taking a nap, Lyra will throw every binky, blanket, and pillow out of her crib, remove the sheet from her mattress, and then scream “MAMAAA”, OR she will just take off all of her clothes and then pee or poop all over her bedding, and then scream “MAMAAA.” It’s just soooo much fun and she knows mommy will come to her rescue. 😛 I’ve solved the diaper issue… she now takes naps with her diaper duct taped on. 😀
I can’t believe what amazing progress she’s made! It gives me hope for Emerson! 🙂 And thanks for the light box post – I’m definitely sending that on to our vision therapist.