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Babies grow quickly. And with their physical development comes rapid and dramatic changes in the way they perceive the world around them. for new moms and dads, the experience can be both jarring and exciting. Each month brings new joys and challenges. Each month introduces new surprises. within the first year, your little one will develop her own unique personality, much of which will remain with her as she becomes a toddler.

This article will describe the development most infants go through as they race toward their first birthday. Keep in mind, babies develop at their own pace. some sprint ahead while others lag behind. Consider the markers that follow to be a rough guide.

Through Month Two: Testing Her Limbs And Watching the World

During the first several weeks, your little one will spend most of her time (in addition to sleeping) trying to move around. for example, she’ll try to lift her head, or move it from side to side. She’ll bring her hands close to her face in order to inspect them, and occasionally move her arms in a jerking motion.

Your baby will also be far more interested in people than objects. She’ll be naturally drawn to you and soothed by your voice, but will also show interest in others – both strangers and those familiar to her. By the end of her second month, she’ll begin to smile and experiment with sounds she can make with her mouth.

Through Month six: Aware of Her Surroundings

During the third month, your little one will become more interested in everything around her. You’ll notice her tracking objects with her eyes and following them (as much as possible) with her head. She’ll also begin building her eye-hand coordination by grabbing objects within her reach.

Your baby will start moving with more energy, kicking her legs outward while on her back and lifting her head while on her stomach. She’ll also learn to roll over, from her back to stomach and vice versa.

During her six month, you’ll see her sitting up by herself. She’ll also be able to focus intently on small objects, or those that are located far from her. You’ll notice your baby mimicking facial expressions that she observes on your face and the faces of others. meanwhile, the sounds she makes with her mouth, though still unintelligible, will start to sound closer to one and two-syllable words.

Through Month nine: Learning About Emotions And Interactions

Her interaction with various people will be noticeably different. for example, she may behave differently with you than she does with your partner. By the end of the ninth month, she’ll begin picking things up easily with her hands. She’ll enjoy the tactile experience of holding things, including the spoon with which she is fed.

Through Month Twelve: Developing Her Personality

During month ten, you’ll see your baby successfully pull herself to her feet and stand securely. She’ll also start to communicate openly with her hands; she’ll clap when happy and wave to others to say goodbye.

As noted earlier, the milestones described above are merely a guide to your little one’s development. She’ll accomplish certain feats ahead of time and take a little longer to do others. There’s rarely cause for concern in the latter case. instead, enjoy this exciting first year of your baby’s growth. It is during these twelve months that a lifelong bond starts to develop.

When we sent Jordan, a 24year old media planner, and Hannah, a 25year old anthropologist, to SoHo’s David Burke Kitchen, we thought these native East Coasters would have tons to bond over. but, when Jordan was late and the date ended with an awkward exchange of numbers, did Hannah send Jordan packing?

He said:

Upon my arrival, I was a little concerned because I was running a few minutes late. but as soon as I met Hannah and we started talking, I was instantly at ease. She had an easygoing personality and I thought she was very attractive.

At first, it didn’t feel like we had much in common: She just moved back to the East Coast from Portland, Ore., and is an anthropologist, and I have always lived on the East Coast and work in advertising. but the fact that we had both grown up in the new York metro area and our fields are tangentially related kept us full of things to talk about. we also talked a lot about travel and our affinity for good food.

Christian Johnston Jordan and Hannah

After the meal, I asked for Hannah’s number. I thought we had some chemistry and I would like to see her again.

She said:

Jordan is very handsome and gives a great first impression. That said, he was late to the date, which is tolerable — but not ideal.

During the date I felt very comfortable. we talked about everything from travel and work to dating in new York.

While we’re somewhat similar, I think I have a more adventurous side. Jordan is a self-described old soul: He drinks martinis, doesn’t wear shorts and summers in Nantucket. I am more scrappy. I wonder if he could keep me on my toes.

We did exchange numbers. He asked in a fumbly way, which was endearing, but also not super-smooth. I think I would see Jordan again, maybe in a more relaxed setting.

“Thus far we have shown that the meaning of life always changes, but it never ceases to be. According to Logotherapy, we can discover this meaning in life in three different ways: 1) creating a work or doing a deed; 2) by experiencing something or encountering someone; and 3) by the attitude we take to unavoidable suffering…The second way of finding a meaning in life is by experiencing something- such as goodness, truth and beauty- by experiencing nature and culture or, last but not least, by experiencing another human being in his very uniqueness-by loving him.”I have found this to be true in my life. The more I give love without expectations, the more I intuitively “see” the other person. My life is infused with meaning when I help heal another…because I love them.”Love is the only way to grasp another human being in the innermost core of his personality. No one can become fully aware of the very essence of another human being unless he loves him. By his love he is enabled to see the essential traits and features in the beloved person, and even more, he sees that which is potential to him, which is not yet actualized but ought to be actualized. Furthermore, by his love, the loving person enables the beloved person to actualize these potentialities. By making him aware if what he can be and of what he should become, he makes these potentialities come true. (11 112)This is why I think there tends to be less “love” within the “in law” relationships. Of course it is more circumstantial, but in the majority of cases the other family is OBLIGATED to love the other person whether they would naturally choose to or not. I have heard in law strife complained about over and over again. Often I wonder if it is because the person talking is not loved and simply seen for who they are. Moreover, they are loved because they have to be. because they were forced into another family who did not have a choice in embracing them, however fake, in order to keep good relations with the original married family member. Love is a choice that needs to be given freely. The best in law relationships I have seen are either those who were friends with each other before the commitment, or those who were naturally a good fit for each other. When my husband entered my family it was like he was born into it. Sometimes more than me…which made me jealous from time to time. this fact probably was helped that while I was away at the beginning of our dating days, he went and spent a part of each day getting to know my family…without me. When I came home from Nicaragua I was shocked at how much my sister, cousin, and grandparents knew about him…and adored him. in our situation he was loved at the beginning without my help or insistence. in fact it was I who was reluctant to allow him into my surroundings. I was not sure about him yet, so he just did it himself. My grandpa calls him his favourite grandson in law…which I know is code for favourite period. It’s quite obvious the bond that they have transcends time or blood.in the many women I have talked to about their marital woes, my best advice often falls into the act of self. Just be your self with boundaries in place. Do not feel obligated to give more than healthy respect and agape love. in turn, lower expectations of how they should love you and allow them to give the same basic facts back. over time this may actually turn into a soft glow of true love. Seeing the other person for who they really are. Until then one must love the people whom love comes naturally to. I firmly believe these people are the key players in one’s life. It is akin to the Universe saying, “Love this one. Be dedicated to this. because by seeing this one, you are giving meaning to their life.” We can’t love everyone in our lives this way. Each person’s capacity for numbers is different. And categories should not matter. Whether it is blood family, extended family, old friends, new friends, associates, children, or blog friends…“By the same token, every human being has the freedom to change at any instant…Man is capable of changing the world for the better if possible, and changing himself for the better if necessary.“I firmly believe that each person has the ability “to be the change they wish to see in the world.”(Gandhi) within this, we cannot force someone to see this capability. they can be inspired or encouraged but not forced. Often, when I was depressed I would get comments from people who perhaps did not truly love me for who I was but who they wanted me to be. “Be optimistic.” or “You shouldn’t be such a pessimist if you could just see the world differently.”or “pull yourself out of it, you have plenty to be happy about.” North Americans have this forced belief that everyone should be happy. if you are not happy, you are made guilty for dissing the American dream. so not only do you have a legitimately depressed person on your hands, but now you just added guilt and a lack of dignity to the equation.”It must be kept in mind, however, that optimism is not anything to be commanded or ordered. one cannot even force oneself to be optimistic indiscriminately, against all odds, against all hope.. And what is true for hope is also true for the other two components of the triad inasmuch as faith and love cannot be commanded or ordered either.to the European, it is a characteristic of the American culture that, again and again, one is commanded and ordered to “be happy.” but happiness cannot be pursued, it must ensue. One must have a reason to “be happy.” once the reason is found however, one becomes happy automatically. As we see, a human being is not one in pursuit of happiness but rather in search of a reason to become happy, last but not least, through actualizing the potential meaning inherent and dormant in a given situation.this need for a reason similar in another specifically human phenomenon- laughter. if you want anyone to laugh you have to provide him with a reason,e.g, you have to tell him a joke. in no way is it possible to evoke real laughter by urging him or having him urge himself, to laugh.”From the very beginning we were given a choice. We can’t force it but we can slowly choose to love, to laugh, to live, to see our meaning. Our inner love was meant to last beyond this lifetime. Our inspirations transcend time, amount, and boundaries. I am in love with many people. yes, my husband is the exception because I give him everything and take everything in return. I do believe that bond should stay monogamous. but in another sense of the word I am in love with other women and men that have been put into my life. ( My children, friends, sister ect.) And they are here with me…in my spirit. I take them with me as a part of me because they helped form who I am. They are my inspiration, the feeling, the meaning in my life and I will love them until the end of time and beyond.Find your meaning by simply being. Love will come to you in varied forms. Loose your expectations for what you want and see people around you for who they are. in turn you will be infused with meaning…because your role in their life will be invaluable…whether they ever acknowledge that or not.Song Choice: Your the Inspiration- Chicago. ( I have sent this song to many friends and each time I mean it…obviously less of a marital relationship in mind and more of that forever Love God has given.)* all quotes from “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor E Frankl