We're back!

A mere seven months later and I'm trying to blog again!

We have been having a great deal fun watching Zach explore and understand his world! He is constant motion and noise! Favorite activites include going outside (in warm weather, cold weather or the rain-it is immaterial), throwing a ball, playing with the dog and looking out the window.

Zach is also in a very emotional phase! He goes from complete bliss to dismay within seconds and thankfully quickly goes back again. Sometimes it is entertaining for me... but most days I can't keep up!

Tuesdays with G-Grammy

We had lunch with Great Grammy on Tuesday and Zach really enjoyed playing with the old milk cart that we Griers have all played with at some point. He vigorously threw his arm and back and forth to make it "go".

Tuesday also brought the revelation of a new skill! Standing is no longer high enough for Zach and he wants to go further up! (It is hard to tell in the picture but the one of Zach's back.... his feet are not on the floor!!!) My first instinct at seeing this was to quickly grab him from falling but instead I reached for the camera. (Also you should know that he came down on his own unscathed.)

Showering

Ladies... eat your heart out!

Look at me!

Monday night Zach decided to try standing independently! It amazes me how quickly he masters a skill. He has, of course, been standing with his hands held for months but on Monday he threw a switch and now stands alone! No real attempts at walking independently...yet...but I predict very soon.

Friend or foe?

Toula came home on Saturday morning to a "new order" and she is still unsure whether she approves. This little half-pint follows her around and pulls on her hair and then sticks its fingers in her eyes. My days now mainly consist of trying to keep the two of them apart. Fortunately, it is Zach that has become the un-trustworthy one and Toula looks up in relief when I move him away. All is forgiven at meal times when Toula dines on cheerios and cracker bits!

My visit at Yia yia's

Friday we temporarily moved into Yia yia and Papa's. Zach has had a good time exploring this new environment with great zeal! Some things that we have learned...1. The fireplace, while not in use for the past 6 months, is still very, very dirty and 2. Toula's water dish is a lot of fun! Even when Zach is placed in the living room with the doors closed he finds his way around through the kitchen and back to the dish! Annoying or clever?