My little waver

We have been working with Mason for what seems like forever on waving. Every day we "wave" goodbye to dad as he leaves for work, but Mason wasn't doing it on his own. (I would make his hand wave) Then on Sunday, he miraculously started waving! All by himself. I was so proud. I know it seems like such a small thing, but with a 13 month old all small things seem big. Later that afternoon we went to a wedding and my sweet little boy waved at every table (even when they weren't looking) I tried to snap a picture of him mid wave, but he wasn't having it. It was cute though to watch him wave and wave and wave just waiting for someone to see him. He also learned to signal come here. (sort of a backwards wave) He is PUMPED that now he can tell us to come here- he has responded to us doing it for awhile. You can totally see the wheels turning in his head and I love watching him realize he can communicate with us as well. I love this stage- of course I have loved every stage, but it is fun to see him becoming more independent and wanting to try things on his own. He still needs his mom on occasion and when you pick him up and he just snuggles into your arms- my heart just melts and I just hold him. I know those days won't last forever, so I cherish them as much as I can.

here is mason and steve at the wedding- before the ceremony began. When mason looks serious I think he looks like a little turtle. Again, makes my heart melt!