And in other news...

Where do I begin??

Zoe had a fantastic Christmas....Santa was VERY generous. From another large teddy bear to the kitchen, to an easel, a bowling set, cars, books, crayons and coloring supplies, clothes and shoes, and movies...Zoe did very well. We've been trying to find places for everything. I think the house is going to explode soon...or at least groan and complain very loadly! ;)

Zoe's talking up a storm!! Every day, she amazes her Daddy and me. Just this morning, she was standing near the bathroom and saw some of her toys still out from her last bath...she says "I take bath tonight". Wow! And just before that, she looks at me and says, "I sleep all night with binkies".

In no particular order, this is what we've been up to...

I got over my bronchitis, and Zoe got another cold. We spent time as a family, went out to eat and got lots of compliments from the waitress and a stranger who enjoyed the entertainment Zoe brings to restaurants. The New Year was brought in without a lot of fanfare from our Zoe Bean. She was asleep at her normal time.

Then it was time to go back to business as usual with me to work, Noah to work, and Zoe to daycare.

Tuesday, Zoe wakes up at 12:30 and is up until 2:30.
Wednesday, Zoe wakes up at 1:30....(and didn't go back to sleep!!).
Thursday night? She slept through the night (go Z!) but it took awhile to fall asleep...she wasn't happy with us!
Friday night? So far so good! No jinxing!

Zoe's been playing playing playing...and playing. She loves her kitchen, loves her Curious George doll who rocks on a rocking horse when you squeeze his hand...in fact, she says "watch this george" and dances to him.

Zoe's artistic nature is coming out in full force. Coloring has been a something we've done at LEAST once a day. And, what does she color? In her coloring book, pictures we find online and print...blank paper. She loves it.

We build towers with blocks. Lots and lots and lots of towers. And Zoe knocks them down. But, she's been able to get some tall towers. Some get to be close to as tall as she is!

We play the "ready game". This is where I sit on the floor in front of the couch, and Zoe backs into the kitchen. She says "ready!?!??!" and I repeat. She then gives herself a count (usually 1-4) and then runs into my arms. Very fun game that ONLY mommy can play, apparently.

Zoe can now count to 12...then skips to 18. :)

Zoe knows her entire alphabet and gets great joy and in singing the ABC song.

Zoe is STILL talking about Santa Cllllauuuuus (she draws out that /au/ sound). She has been asking for "more pessants" just about every day too..

I'm sure there are more...but does this satisfy those who've been missing our Z!? :)

Next up? Video!