Wesley Octopus' Early Days

  It was a funny time because granny and grandpa had covid. However, we had a lovely time at Studland bay, poking about in the sand. Wes tried to put Erin's boots on. 

  Wes now has 2 bottom teeth! Wes passed his 1 year old review this week. I felt a sense of achievement when the health visitor described him as "clean and well-presented" in the red book. Small victories.  On the communication front, he is able to understand clap, wave and point. He can also understand "Come here" and crawls towards me happily. He sometimes points at stuff he wants. I also feel that when he says "mama" it is directed to me.  He has massively improved in gross motor skills. He can bend down to pick up something and return to standing position. Today, we saw him stand up from sitting position without holding on to furniture. He cruises along furniture with confidence. When I hold him with both hands he takes a few steps.  As for fine motor skills, he can pick up a blueberry and strands of pasta with his fingers. He can also throw an object with his arm in a forward motion. Wes can also put wooden cubes into toy boxes, and tries to put shape...