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Solvi had her 1 year check up at the doctor's yesterday. The big news is that she is NOT the tank her brother was. Weighing in at 21 lbs 9 oz and 29.5 inches tall, she's only slightly above average for weight and height. (So we can stop buying her super big clothes.) What the doctor agreed was NOT AVERAGE was her ability to charm and engage. Even the seasoned pediatrician seemed impressed and delighted with Solvi's attempts at and feats of conversation. Every time I said a word she knew Solvi would either say it, demonstrate it, or sign it herself. "Well she certainly follows along!" the Dr. exclaimed.



Solvi is also sooooo proud of her walking. She now just toddles from room to room with no particular aim other than to prove that she can. She's also a particular daredevil with climbing. Today she ascended to the top of the highest slide in the playground, right after her brother!

Oliver really enjoys his phonics these days. One of his favorite new activities is to inquire, "What starts with a....(insert letter)" As he makes the sound of the letter, he'll look around the room for something, such as "...t t t t t TOWEL, t t t t t TOILET, t t t t t t TURTLE!" On and on and so on.

My new favorite picture of Oliver. This is soooo him.

Here are my favorite Olie-isms of the month:

After bath about a week ago:
"Oh there's some water on the floor. I'll take care of that matter." And bending down with towel, he mopped it up. Where does he pick up expressions like I'll take care of that matter?!

That same week:
"Mom when I grow up I'm going to have 5 children."
"You are?!" I answered.
"Yes and then I'm going the show them to you. And then I'm going to GIVE them to you."
Yikes!

Future paleontologist