Seriously? 6 Months?

Today is Kendall's half birthday, and Nate's actual birthday. Happy Birthday Nate! Kendall and I hope he enjoys his present.
Lots of happenings this past month. Lots of firsts and new things to see and do. Kendall is starting to get mobile, and is very frustrated that she is not more mobile. She wants to get into EVERYTHING, and we are really lucky she is not able to get around since we haven't gotten around to that baby proofing just yet.

But it looks like we need to get on that this weekend. (Pardon my voice, I was excited)

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.

Kendall at 6 months
Weight - 18 lbs 5 oz (90th percentile)
Height -27 inches (90th percentile)
Sounds like - Kendall is quite the talker. She is constantly "talking" and "singing". She giggles a lot. Making Kendall laugh is one of our favorite activities.
Likes - Squash. Acorn & butternut squash. Kendall can't get enough of the stuff. Still with the jumping - loves that jumperoo, jumping on Daddy, and kicking her legs while lying down, sitting, standing, or being carried around. Kendall also loves to be part of everything. Sitting at the table while we eat, facing out in the stroller so she can see the world. She likes to interact - but she is very serious about it, no smiling at strangers.
Dislikes - Not very fond of apples. Being still - she likes to be doing something at all times. Not being swaddled - she likes to be snug as a bug when she sleeps.
Things she can do - Sit up on her own. Roll to her side. Stand up assisted. Get up on her hands and knees (see video above). Eat solids (acorn squash, butternut squash, peas, apples, sweet potatoes, oatmeal - and the list grows every week).

Can't believe that it has already been 6 months - they have gone by quickly. Kendall has changed so much from the baby we brought home. She is a ball of energy, going, going, going untill she can go no more. She is getting more and more personality every day, and we can't wait to see what she does next.

Plight of the minions

You may recall Kendall's minions. Over time, Kendall has learned to not just tolerate, but to love her minions, and as a result, is treating them much better. Instead of screaming, she is now encouraging them. She sings to them, smiles at them, and is generally much nicer to the minions.

But, Kendall still holds a grudge. Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer. Pretty sure she has just been nice to the minions so that she could do this to them.

MOVE, MINIONS! MOVE!

Happy Easter

Happy Easter from The Greaney's in the 'Heights! We had a fun family day, and even got out for a walk to enjoy the beautiful weather. Nothing like a beautiful day for Easter. Next year, the egg hunt is so ON!

There are those PJs again. Enjoying playing with the mamma in the morning.

Then, of course, it was time to visit the jungle before putting on a dress to go to Grandma & Grandpa Greaney's. Can't spend the day without talking it over with the giraffe first.

And then a little ball to round out the day.

Kendall had such a great time at Grandma & Grandpa Greaney's that she refused to nap. She got to see some family, had a bottle with Grandma and played some peak-a-boo with Aunt Lis. After a long day, she was definitely spent, and slept like a champ - much to mom & dad's delight.

Happy Easter!

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.☺

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