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My mom has told me that her pregnancy with me was fairly easy and she doesn't recall having many difficulties. She said she craved watermelon and corn on the cob, which I found interesting.
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When I was born I was 6lbs 8oz which is fairly normal for a newborn. As an infant my mom always describes me as being a pretty easy baby. I have two older sisters so she was pretty used to taking care of babies at that point. At this stage I was learning very basic things such as how to use my hands, hold my head up, sit up, and find my voice through making random sounds.
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During my toddler stage my mom describes me as being uncharacteristically calm and easygoing. My sister Ashley was a very tough toddler to deal with so when I came along they were prepared for a tough time but she says I looked forward to my naps and was eager to try new foods. I was always a tall kid and my parents were well-spoken so they always taught us kids to use correct grammar even starting at a young age
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Early childhood is a period of rapid growth whether you're talking about physically, mentally, or socially. During this age I started school. I went to kindergarten in Tracy, CA and then moved to Modesto, CA for grades 1-12. I remember being a pretty outgoing kid, loving to play dodge ball at school and interact with other kids. I ran for school council in my elementary school, played clarinet, and was a member of the crossing guard.
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Middle childhood goes up to about age 12 and that would encompass some of my middle school years. I remember being a good student, having lots of friends, and also having a good family life at home. I remember being one of the biggest kids in school, I remember having my first run-ins with bullies, and I remember going door-to-door in my neighborhood to sell things for a school fund raiser.
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Adolescence is from ages 10-19 roughly and there were many milestones during those ages.
Physical: I grew to my current height of 6'2" and loved to play baseball.
Cognitive: I completed high school and got my diploma.
Social-emotional: During this stage I moved from California to Arizona and had to start over in terms of finding new friends and beginning my journey as an adult.
Language: I was always well-spoken and a proficient speller.