Oh, Oliver!

And, it's Oliver! Oliver is currently the youngest member of the family. He is also the "bounciest" (if that is a real word), and probably the most happy with life. Oliver is quick to smile and flirt, but is also bashful. When he is excited, he kicks his legs and throws his arms up and down at the same time. He reminds me of Tigger: "Bouncy, bouncy, bouncy, bouncy, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun". Oliver is pretty loud. He giggles and "talks". He is a loud sleeper, and a loud eater. I think he wants people to remember that he is still here! Out of all my children, Oliver is the most cuddly baby I have had. He prefers mommy to everyone else, and if he had his way, mommy would hold him all day long!

Oliver is a pretty supportive little brother. He allows us to drag him all over for his sister's activities and never really makes a fuss.Now that he is getting bigger, he really enjoys exploring his territory and playing with new things. He is constantly getting into something new. I really have to keep an eye on him. He likes to crawl into the girls room to play with them. He pulls up at the table and will "assist" with the puzzles (which isn't actually very well appreciated by his sisters). And if the bathroom door isn't kept closed, he will sneak into there as well.

Oliver started pulling up on things at 7 months! He has already started climbing onto things as well. I'm going to be in trouble soon! I love getting him out of his bed and upon opening the door, seeing him standing up in his bed, smiling, and drumming on the side of the crib. It melts my heart.

Oliver truly loves his sisters. He follows them everywhere (if he can't talk mom into holding him). They love him too, and they all play really nicely together.

Oliver also loves exploring new foods. He usually eats baby food mixed with either rice or oatmeal (depending on the food), but sometimes I like to give him fresh fruit. He really enjoyed this peach.

It has only been 8 months, yet I feel like Oliver has always been part of the family. I had to have a weight check done for him at 8 months (because he is under the chart). He now weights 15lbs, 10 oz. That was a 1 lb, 3 oz gain over a month! He grew a lot!!! Oliver has quick hands and loves to grab onto hair. He loves "talking" with daddy in their special "boy" language that mommy hasn't figured out yet. He just is perfect. And I love him so much.