Time for an Update!

I know it's been awhile. It's been a busy place in the land of Zoe!!

Last weekend, Zoe's daycare provider, Laura, had gone away for the weekend. Because she was leaving Friday and wouldn't get home until Monday, we were without daycare. So, I took Friday off and spent it with Z (lots of fun!) and then Monday, her Auntie Darcy took very good care of her. Because Auntie Darcy lives an hour and a half away, this meant that Zoe got to have her VERY FIRST SLEEPOVER. We were initially a little apprehensive when the day came because for the first time in forEVER, Zoe hadn't slept through the night...She was up 3 times. So, we were worried she'd have a hard time with Auntie Darcy and Uncle Jeff, being in a new place and without Mommy and Daddy for the first time. *WE* were the wrecks. Zoe was fine. She slept through the night, tormented the dog and cat as any good 11 month old should, kept people laughing, and did what she does best, be good :) We were very happy to hear that she had a good time, and fully appreciated the updates that Uncle Jeff sent us. We met up for dinner to take little Miss Z back and got treated to an early birthday dinner for Mommy and Daddy by Auntie Darcy and Uncle Jeff. Thank you!

This week was quite busy! Monday, Zoe had spent the day with Darcy. Tuesday, she goes to daycare feeling fine. Noah got a phone call in the early afternoon from Laura, and Zoe had had a very difficult time, screaming and pulling on her ear. Soooo, off to the pediatrician we went where he diagnosed her with an ear infection. She was given antibiotics, ear drops, and motrin for the pain. After sleeping lots and lots, she was feeling better. Wednesday, she stayed home with Daddy to rest up and let the medicine do its job (she is not a fan of taking it though!). Thursday it was back to normal at day care. She also went to a meeting with Mommy that day...an all district staff meeting. *fun*

Saturday was spent with Mommy's side of the family. We met up with HER cousin Chris and his family, and her aunt Ginny. We did Christmas there, finally, and then went out to celebrate Mommy and Daddy's birthday with Auntie Jill, Uncle Jason, Cousin Jacob, and Gramma and Grampa. LOTS of fun was had by all! She showed off her latest moves to everyone!

SPeaking of which, Zoe is >< this close to walking. She stands ALL the time, with and without support. If you're holding her and then put her down, more often than not, she puts her feet straight down, wanting to stand. She loooves to walk with you holding her hands, and is getting better and better at doing it with only one hand. This morning, she was standing and slid her left foot forward, stopped, then did it again (and then fell on her bum). I swear, she'll be walking before her first birthday!!