It was a busy run up to Christmas, not only were lists being written for Santa and lots of food and drink being bought for dinner but Mummy and Daddy has the extra stress of having a new floor put down in the living room.

Maisie thought about helping Daddy out but decided that she had better things to do;

Daddy's little helper is no help when Mr Bumble is on the television.

Maisie loves watching Mr Bumble and is getting quite good at sign language - Mummy and Daddy will have to pay more attention as they are not always sure what Maisie means.

When Mummy arrived to help Maisie pretended she'd been helping all along - the wee sook!

"I've been busy all afternoon Mummy!"

Soon the house was back to normal and then it was down to stay at Aunty Cat and Uncle Alex's for Christmas. Maisie had been a great help to Mummy so Father Christmas was sure to visit - a note had been left by the Chimney at Mummy and Daddy's to let Father Christmas know Maisie was staying at Aunty Cat's. 

"Mmm, so many toys to play with, where should I start"

Maisie had a lovely day opening lots of presents, every where she visited had presents for her to open; 

Cousin Gracie help Maisie open a big present

"Thank you Grandpa and Grandma Jan"

Aunty Cat, Uncle Alex and Uncle Jim were all working on Christmas Day so dinner was at Grandpa and Grandma Jan's; 

Maisie was privileged to be seated at the head of the table

Maisie in deep thought trying to work out one of Mummy's jokes

Maisie really enjoyed seeing her Grandpa and getting a long overdue cuddle; 

A big thumbs up from Maisie for Grandpa's cuddle

Maisie loved seeing all the family and as usual seemed to be happy with the boys/men rather than the girls. It was big cuddles and smiles for Uncle Alex as soon as Maisie saw him as it was for Uncle Jim and for Grandpa. 

This upset Aunty Cat a little as she felt she was missing out on cuddles - however with a little bribery Aunty Cat got her cuddle - which lead to many more; 

Aunty Cat loving her cuddles

Even when Maisie got home the presents kept coming; 

Composing a tune on her new piano

 A very spoiled and very loved Amazing Maisie had a Wonderful Christmas

All those pictures of Maisie eating in the previous post and Daddy forgot to put this amazing photo on;

It's been a great week and with all the food Maisie is eating she is developing rapidly and turning into a wee toddler;

"Don't worry I'm not up to anything I shouldn't be!"

"Ooh look at my slippers they've got purple elephantsh on"

Maisie visited Aunty Eleanor and Uncle Carl at the weekend;

"I'd like to listen to  this cd please" 

"hang on, I've changed my mind" 

An Amazing thing happened at the weekend; 

MY AMAZING MAISIE IS WALKING!

Maisie is on the go, unaided and there's not stopping her;

Maisie does look a little funny as she walks around as she is usually waving her hands in the air.

Today Father Christmas visited all the boys and girls at Maisie's Development Centre - she not sure what it's all about but since meeting him Maisie now has an  interest in any presents that are lying around the house.

"Thank you for my present Father Christmas!"

Maisie couldn't drink her milk for laughing at Mummy's Christmas Jumper

Aunty Cat has got Maisie a Christmas Jumper too - wonder if she'll find it as funny as Mummy's

We're all really looking forward to Christmas, seeing Auntys, Uncles and Cousins........ and if you like Mummy's jumper wait until until you see what Daddy will be wearing.

Maisie is over her chest infection and is as strong as ever - probably because she loves her food;

"Daddy! I've told you not to take pictures of me when I'm eating" 

As you can see Maisie's skills are developing especially when it comes to eating.

Concentrating on using her flatware

and then giving up as it's much easier to use fingers

Mummy was working all weekend but Maisie still had a great time making up for lost time with Daddy.

They had a wonderful time catching up. Maisie and Daddy got a lift to St Andrews from Meghan to have a coffee and visit some shops to get inspiration for Mummy's Christmas presents. 

It was the last time that Meghan would drive Daddy to St. Andrews as a learner. 

Maisie loved her ride in Meghan's wee car. 

as Meghan passed her driving test this week - Well Done Meghan!

Then Maisie went out for a walk with Daddy and Megan, while they were out they bumped into Sophie at the park; 

Maisie is eating really well and we all enjoy our evenings around the dining table.

Maisie particularly loves Daddy's Yorkshire Pudding; 

"What's that jug of gravy doing on the table Daddy?
I bet my Gran would have disapproved  if she was here to see it!"

And Daddy's Pasta;

back to fingers - it's easier than using a fork when eating spaghetti  

Maisie just seems to love food!