Sitting Pretty

Please excuse my ugly outfit (laundry day, you know how that is), but I wanted to show the world my new skill, SITTING. And playing with alphabet blocks. Both rock.

Mom was sure surprised when she walked out and found me sitting in the living room with Grandma Gorman, playing with my blocks, like a big girl. Pretty soon I'll be crawling.

Hanging Tough

We spend Sunday couch shopping as a family all over Schaumburg. We didn't hit Crate and Barrel again, but we did drive all over, and came home with nothing but new pants (but mommy now has pants that fit - YEA!).

As we shopped, Kendall was a riot, and got more entertaining the longer we were out. First off, we had to dress her like a rock-star to go couch shopping - you need to be tough to look for a leather couch.

I didn't get a picture of her hat, but imagine this topped off with a pink hat that makes her look like Doppy, of Disney fame. We are talking fierce.

Then, not only is she grinning, she is zerberting everyone that walks by. Predictably, the more we laugh, the more she does it, and the funnier it is. She made a unsuccessful day of furniture shopping way more entertaining than it would have otherwise been. Kendall makes everything more entertaining.

Sunday Morning with Kendall

I've talked about how friendly the Kendall is in the morning. She is just a bundle of sunshine. Happy, cuddly, smiley. Pretty much just like this...

That is one happy kid.☺

Are you watching me?

Pass the chips...

Just like daddy.

Kendall likes to watch me cook, so she sits in the Bumbo on the counter and plays with her toys. We sing, I do the hokey pokey and shake it all about while I cook, she plays with her toys and all is well. Problem is, after she drops all the toys, if I don't pick them up again fast enough, she starts grabbing for anything else remotely within her reach (which is further than you would think). This day, I forgot to clear the counter. Oopps.

Carrying on

Kendall has just about out-grown the baby carrier. How do we know? a) That baby is super heavy to carry up and down the stairs in that carrier, quite the workout these days and b) she can reach the toys attached to the handle. Not a good sign that this is going to last us some more time. To commemorate the carrier (and that hat she is clearly growing out of), we have posted this picture.

If I have my way there is some cowmooflage in our future. I will sure miss the Bundle Me, we will have to go with a snow suit next year - which always makes me picture this.

Cuddletime with Grandma Gorman

Kendall had just woken up, and was none too happy about it. But she did like a good cuddle with Grandma.

Happy St Patrick's Day!

Not the way we used to celebrate St Patty's Day, but Nate and I had a little corned beef and brown bread to mark the occassion. Sophia came over to hang out with us for a little while and played with Kendall, who was very happy to see her cousin. Kendall, as always, was dressed for the occassion.

5 Months

Kendall had a lot going on this past month. As you may have read in the prior posts, Kendall got a tooth, stopped sleeping through the night (but is almost back to the whole night asleep), and learned how to identify a barnyard animal.

Kendall at 4 months

Weight - 16lbs 9oz (95th percentile)
Height - 25 inches (75th percentile)
Sounds like -Depends upon her mood (just like mommy). Most of the time she is "singing" and "talking" to us. There is a lot of jabbering going on. Other times, like when she gets tired, she makes a throaty grumpy noise - similar to someone trying to burp the alphabet, or "Danny doesn't live here anymore Mrs Torrence" from the "Shinning" (it cracks us up every time). She also squeals with delight when we tickle her and kiss her (video later).
Likes - Standing, like it is her job. Chewing on ANYTHING she can get her little hands and mouth on. The jumperoo (and I can sing all the songs - not as well as the jumperoo lady as I do not sing well). Listening to Nate hum the theme to the "Odd Couple". Grabbing those feet - don't want them to get away! Bouncing on the exercise ball with daddy, rainforest play gym, the Winkle, eating, her crib, doing situps. Oh, and hanging out in the bjorn at the Jewel with mommy (not so good for mommy's back).
Dislikes - Tummytime - and she will roll right on over if your try to put her on her tummy. Being in the carseat without moving (in the house or in the car - have to bounce/swing her in the seat until we are ready to leave the house).
Things she can do - eat, poop, spit up, put herself to sleep (sometimes), follow you around the room with her watchful stare, stand (fully assisted - but bearing weight), sit (semi-assisted), smile spontaneously and in response to your smile, giggle/laugh, push ups, sleep through the night (but chooses not to sometimes), roll over tummy to back - in both directions

Kendall at 5 months
Weight - 17lbs 10oz (90th percentile)
Height - 26 inches (75th percentile)
Sounds like - Mostly we hear the sound of the jumperoo bouncing up and down and shaking, but outside of that Kendall laughs, and does a fair amount of screaming. She also likes to say ooohhh, a lot. Mostly when looking at her feet.
Likes - Jumping, jumping, and jumping. In the jumperoo, on your lap, on the counter, you get the idea. Grabbing her feet - they provide hours of fun. Sweet Potatoes and green peas - tasty! Cows - they go MOOOO (and it is HILARIOUS when mom moos)! Of course, the Winkle, Violet, and Sophie are on the list as well.
Dislikes - Napping - naps are for sucks. Sitting still, Kendall likes to be in a constant state of motion.
Things she can do - Sit up, almost completely on her own. Still a little wobbly, but working on it. Stand up assisted. Grab EVERYTHING (good thing I cut off all my hair). Eat solids. Laugh and laugh some more. Put foot in mouth - literally.

She also started solids and has tasted rice cereal (yuck), oatmeal (eh...), sweet potatoes (yum!), peas (yum!), and apples (yum - give me more). Kendall is a good eater and after the first couple days tasting each food, she chows down at meal time. She has graduated to sitting in her highchair and likes to put her feet up while she eats - who knew that was an inherited trait.

We are working through tooth #2. First tooth was pretty smooth, one day it looked like she was getting a tooth, next day, there was a tooth. The second tooth has been bugging Kendall for a few weeks now. She is chewing on everything, tugging at her ears, and generally grumpy from time to time. But, it does look like the tooth is about to cut, so hopefully she will be done with this round soon - just in time for more teeth.

The first five months have flown by, and we are enjoying it all, even the grumpiness.

The Cow Says "Moooo!"

In honor of Kendall's 5 month birthday, we are going to show off her newest skill, cow identification. When asked where the cow is on her jumperoo, Kendall will point to or grab the cow. She has done this a few times now, but I still can't decide if this is just a fluke or if she just really likes the cow. You be the judge.

*The voice is Grandma Gorman, not me. We sound very much alike.*

The 5 month update will be posted later this week after the "official" weigh in at the doctor Friday. Until then, you can wait in anticipation to hear about sweet potatoes, green peas, and that pesky new tooth.