Back on the bandwagon

Okay, so I have many excuses as to my 2 month hiatus of blogging. It seemed that for a while, I would sit down and begin to write and it wouldn't fail that ME would wake up and by the time I would return I would realize I was tired and stop and go to bed. So there are a few make up your own adventure for Mary Eloise blogs. I'm really going to try to be better. 

When you last read about the life and times of Mary Eloise, she was almost 10 months old- these past 2 months have been BUSY!  

Mary Eloise is about to walk- busy mommy! She can now stand up and bear crawls around if she is not being walked or pushing her baby stroller or the kitchen chair to walk. She took 5 steps by herself today-- such an exciting and tear jerking moment for me. Each day brings something new and fun. Mary Eloise is using more and more words and also points to what she wants. She can say about 15 or so words- dog, Mama, Dada, and baby are her favorites. She loves to get a picture of herself and hug and kiss it and say "Behbe".  This week she has begun to pick up objects and hold them to her ear and say "hey" and "heyo" (hello).

Fun times at the Zoo! (And quite worn out)

Saying "Hey" to the fish at Bass Pro Shops

Deciding what to have for dinner with Nana J

Visiting with my Great-Grampa Speir

I also have changed my work schedule.  Mary Eloise loved her time with Allison and Vivian, but with a new baby on the way for them we knew the time would come to an end and when we got the opportunity to get ME into a private Christian program, we were excited.  ME goes to Kingwood 3 days a week and is adjusting well.  She really likes her teacher and likes to play with the other children.  I no longer work evenings! I am working days-- I feel myself returning to normal (slowly but surely).  I miss all the time I did spend with ME, but I really do enjoy being home at night and spending the weekend hanging out and having fun, rather than trying to catch up on sleep.

Mmm, Oreos

My first day of School

Mommy's best helper

Fun Saturdays at Pepper Place

 Riding through the misting tent

I can't wait for all the fun that this summer will hold. I am enjoying having fun with my family.  I even squeezed in some fun time this weekend with my BPW friends at a fun summer dinner!  Hope all of you have a wonderful week!