Reid's Speed

I have come to realize that Reid does things when he is ready, and if you try to push him to do something sooner he is more resilient. People asked me all the time, "Is he crawling yet? Talking?" My answer is "No, but he is ...." I  list his accomplishments. He may be a little behind in some aspects for a typical 7 month old, but in other ways I think he has done some things earlier than normal.  He has two teeth, and is eating solids 3 times a day.   I am making his baby food.  He reaches for familiar people when he wants them to hold him.  He is all over the house in his walker or when you put him on the floor, he may not be crawling but knows how to roll and scoot.  He knows how to open and shut books, and tries to turn the pages.  He tries to talk even though it is baby babble and no real words yet.  I pretend we are having a conversation and talk to him all the time, saying "really? and what else happened?  like he is telling me a story.  He is a happy baby, only cries when starving or really sleepy.  His favorite animals are doggies and penguins.  His favorite food is sweet potatoes.  He loves being sung to, even though mommy can't carry a tune.  He laughs at our dogs and when being tickled.  He loves bath time playing in the water, with bubbles and toys.  Every baby is different in their milestones and Reid has to do things at his speed and no one else's.