Approaching One

In the past few weeks, Sawyer has really changed.  He has become much more interactive and seems to understand a lot of what I tell him.  He has been pointing at everything he sees, both to ask what it is and to tell me that he wants it.  He makes cute little sound affects that go with the pointing too.  Although he has not said a clear word yet, I swear he has said "more", "no", "yum", and "cow".  He is very happy these days and his smile is just infectious.  When his brothers are entertaining him, Sawyer has the biggest belly laughs I've heard.  

Sawyer is starting to stand for short periods without assistance and walks quickly when we hold his hands.  He is able to operate a toy top by moving the handle down and then up, which seems quite intuitive for his age.  Sawyer also enjoys making music with a xylophone and the tambourine.  He is a pretty good eater at this point and, like his brothers, his early favorite is blueberries.  I think I will have to incorporate them into his birthday cake!

Sawyer just makes me so happy and I am thrilled that we decided to go for number 3!