hi guys. I feel like its been a lifetime since posting here....I've been lurking but just too busy to write.

Kim - Big hugs for your puppy. My mother's dog was put down after 14 years too.

Tara - I can tell you're so proud. Ella also understands things we say although she ignores us too. She sits with her ankles crossed in the pram now waves to people and points and squeals at thing she wants.

Ella is now able to completely pull to standing but she's a bit hesitant about sitting down. I have to sit behind her and she gently lowers her tooshie onto my leg. That's the ONLY way she'll sit.

Vicky - ella cuddles me and loves nothing more than lying back with a snuggle next to mum. She doent do it for my MIL or DH so we have some *jealousy* in the house.

Christy - hope Jovie's teething produces teeth soon.

Ella has discovered the dancing Santa in the stores. She's not keen on them at all. It often brings on tears of fear and anxiety...poor thing.

Ann