Well, the day after my 37th birthday, Zoe turned 9 months old. Coincidentally it was also the day her mom came home from her 3 day trip to San Antonio, Texas to visit Kyle who just graduated from the Air Force basic military training. I�??m not sure which was more of an accomplishment, his completing basic or me taking care of Zoe for 3 days straight. I�??m also not sure who had things the worst, Kyle, Zoe or me. Actually, the three days went great. Zoe was a dream. I took her over to my friend Mike and Suzy�??s house on Saturday night. She had a blast and absolutely adores Suzy. She also pooped twice while there, which, as strange as it seems, means that she is very comfortable there. It�??s her way of showing it. Perhaps if I take her to your house, she might poop too! While at Mike and Suzy�??s we went to watch their daughter Allison�??s marching band dress rehearsal. Zoe was mesmerized by it. I looked around and several other babies were also quite entranced by the music and the movement and colors. I think I�??m gonna start marketing DVD videos called �??marching bands for babies�?� Wanna go in halves with me?

Anyway. this last month has been pretty much copasetic. Zoe has been great and is growing up fast. She is into 12 month clothes, but my cheap ass still stretches her into the 9 month stuff. Kris just went and got her some 18 month onsies ( ONE �??ZEES) today and they look like they will fit fine. Zoe is now taking steps and can walk down along the couch (while holding on) quite skillfully. Kris bought her a walker at my request and when Zoe got in it, she started walking backwards! Then she started fussing. When we took her out, she went right back to it and played with it. It is as if she is telling us �??I like the walker but I don�??t like being confined in it.�?�

Everything seems to be right on track.

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