Milestones are a big deal in a child's life, it's really how we base their development. Granted each child can hit those milestones at different times, some children achieve milestone markers before others, while some are just late bloomers. I used to get hung up on Kyle hitting those milestone markers in his early development and would get disappointed when he didn't hit it the month it was to be expected. If Kyle has ever taught me one thing in life it's this...patience! Kyle is who I would consider a late bloomer if you base his development on a milestone chart, but you know what he is learning at his pace. I am in no rush for him to grow up just yet. Do I wish he could walk, yes I do. Do I wish he could / would say more words, yes. But as long as his doctor isn't worried then I am not going to worry about it. Personally I think he knows how to do these things, he just chooses not to do them. He is a very bright little boy, and I see a lot of potential in him.
Sariah on the other hand seems to be hitting her milestones right on track. I mean it's like night and day between the two. Here is a list of the milestones she has hit already
Motor Development
Opens and shuts his hands. More...
Raises his head and chest while lying on his stomach More...
Stretches her legs out and kicks when lying on stomach or back. More...
Supports her upper body with her arms when lying on stomach. More...
Swats at dangling toys placed near him. More...
Mouths objects brought to her face. More...
Reaches and grasps for things with both hands. More...
Pushes down on legs when feet are placed on a firm surface. More...
Visual Development
Watches faces intently. More...
Turns head toward direction of sound. More...
Follows moving objects with his eyes. More...
Recognizes familiar objects and people at a distance. More...
Language Development
Begin to babble. More...
Social/Emotional Development
Reacts when you sing, call his name, or attempt to play. More...
Enjoys playing with other people; may cry when playing stops. More...
Becomes more communicative with face and body. More...
Smiles! Grins! More...
Recognizes familiar faces. More...
Appears joyful often. More...
Laughs out loud. More...
Cognitive Development
Stares at her hands and fingers. More...
Plays with her fingers. More...
Brings his hands to his mouth. More...
Has accustomed to regular eating and sleeping patterns.
It's hard to think that she can do all these things when she is still so little. I am so proud of both of my children and how far they have come already, and I am excited to see how they progress.
Even though Sariah has rolled over more then a few times it seems like she just didn't want to do it today, but she gave her best effort.
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