Sunday, October 12, 2014

Throwing Talent

Zoey has an exceptional talent at throwing things.  Even before she could walk, she could throw, with impressive accuracy and surprising velocity.

As she's grown, she has continued to develop this talent.  Often to the chagrin of me and Mommy.  Feed Zoey something she doesn't want to eat ... she will casually take it out of her hand and throw it in your face in a single movement.  She throws things at big brother.

We were at Home Depot today and she had the little wood floor sample pieces.  One of the employees was trying to explain flooring options to me.  Zoey took one look at the man and threw the wood floor sample piece right at him.  *sigh*  He thought it was funny and said in a joking voice to Zoey, "what did I ever do to you?!"

I remember reading the child development "what should they be able to do at a certain age", and recall thinking that she had the whole throwing thing down extremely early.

I'm thinking maybe she could be a pitcher or something.

The whole throwing thing (like many behaviors of a toddler) feed upon themselves.  She wants to be in control of her world, so she throws things.  Throwing things in people's faces usually gets a reaction.  Thus, she throws more things.

Lost first tooth

Zoey lost her first tooth this evening! It was the lower left central incisor.  She was so excited this evening, jumping up and down and s...