1st Crawling and 1st Wave

I couldn't ask for a better birthday present!

This afternoon my in-laws (ILs) were over helping out with Mister (because of my injured back) and they were encouraging Mister to crawl.  We worked for about 2 hours and eventually resorted to putting his favorite treats on the floor as 'bait'.  He made attempts, bouncing in place and leaning as far forward as possible, but just wouldn't move his legs.  He kept getting caught up on his feet, couldn't get them under him and behind. 

Around 4pm my Dad arrived to take Mister for the evening so Hubby and I could go out for my birthday dinner (we went to The Keg; it was delicious!!!).  So the ILs got ready to leave and stepped outside in time for Hubby to pull into the driveway, coming home from work.  They stood outside chatting, while my Dad played with Mister on the livingroom floor.  That's when Mister figured it out and moved about 5 inches forward all on his own.  Go figure, the ILs had worked all afternoon to get him to crawl...and they were outside when it finally happens!!!

Then, I've been trying to get Mister to wave, to copy me waving for a while now.  My Dad was holding him and when Hubby came into the house my Dad grabbed Mister's arm and waved it for him.  When he let go, Mister raised his arm and waved at my Hubby all on his own!  That's 2 for 2 where my Dad is concerned!