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OUR GROWING FAMILY
Kinsey had a Christmas party in her class and then the whole preschool put on a Christmas program for the parents. It's here......we have finally reached the age of school programs. Cue the tears.......
My heart explodes watching her at school. So bittersweet. She is such a grown up little girl and shines in every way in her class. But she's not a baby anymore. She has friends. They hug everyday at drop off and plan playdates for the weekends. She has a life outside of me. Breaks my heart, yet makes me so so very proud at the same time. Proud of the giving, nurturing little girl she has grown into.........anyways I digress.
The class decorated sugar cookies, played snowman bowling and pin the star on the tree and made a craft. I came early and helped with set up and cookie decorating. It was so nice to get to sit with each student and get to talk with them a little. They are hilarious and I love being a part of the class. So much fun to see it from the students perspective.
Daddy left work for a bit and came to watch Kinseys first big performance for the program. I was a little nervous about how she would do on stage. She had been practicing all of her songs for the last few weeks so I'm pretty sure I had all of the memorized:) Kinsey performed like a star even going along with all of the hand motions. Josh gave her a rose after her performance:) It was truly sweet and I cannot wait for many more years of programs!!! (Honestly:))
14lbs 1oz
Size 2 diapers
6month clothes are a little tight and 9months are a little loose
cat naps in her swing or on me
up quite a few times a night and would prefer to sleep with me
when she does sleep its in the rock n play in her room
can sit unassisted for a short time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hates tummy time
getting better trunk control
eats homemade food twice a day usually
nurses soley unless I am working or daddy helps at night
pretty vocal and has mastered the B sound
very very content baby
loves brother and sister and is very entertained with them playing
when you set her on her playmat she will scoot herself pretty far off
has figured out how to use her heels to dig in push herself backwards
likes to sit in her jumper and uses her legs to jump (workin those muscles)
LOVES mommy
likes daddy
She is the sweetest little thing and I am thankful for this cutie. She brings so much joy to us and makes our family complete.
Kinsey is Star of the Week
Whoo hoo! The class mascot gets to come home for the weekend. We document all of the fun things we do this him and then send him back to school on Monday. The star of the week also gets to bring show and tell on Monday and Wednesday and snacks one day. Kinsey chose her Hello Kitty doll that her and aunt Megan made a build a bear for Monday and then her Snowbelle stuffed snowman and the book that goes along with her from Auntie Pam on Wednesday. She took butterfly snacks made with goldfish and grapes. Mommy, Logan, Kate and Mamu all went to school on Friday to read a story to the class. I LOVE being a part of all of this stuff and totally cherish these years.
Curious had a pretty eventful weekend with us:
He had lunch at Five Guys Burgers with papa
He went to Botanica to look at the lights and sit on Santas lap
He helped make pancakes
He helped read Kate a story
He went to church
He baked treats with Mamu
He took donations to the Humane Society and looked at all of the animals\
Kinsey was a great host to Curious. He had a chair at the dinner table each day. He slept in her bed with her. Curious was a part of our family for the weekend and we miss him!!
I love that Kidslink does that. Its such a cool little thing to do for the kids and it made Kinsey feel so special for the week.
Here are some pics of our weekend
We had quite the Thanksgiving season this year.
Kinsey had her first preschool party to celebrate Thanksgiving. All the moms are super creative....you know the pinterest ones that seem to totally always have it together. Yeah not me! But so fun to be a part of their creativeness and the party that they had for the little ones. I love seeing her in her element. She is outgoing, charming and full of life in the classroom. There were the cutest little snacks, fun games and cute little crafts. I am beyond thankful that I can be at all of these fun things.
We woke up Thanksgiving day and watched the Macys day parade and unloaded all of the Christmas decor. We stayed in our pjs all morn and browsed the black friday ads. Its was absolutely perfect and I wanted to bottle up that sweet time with my little family.
We ate dinner at Joshs gmas house Thanksgiving evening and celebrated at my parents house on Friday after braving the crowds in the morning. I love the people out everywhere. Something about people watching is just so darn fun! We got the kids some xmas pjs and a few other small things. No major purchases:)
Friday evening was spent with my family. My parents did a turkey, my bro did a ham and I did all of the sides. We left with full tummies and full hearts.
I must say I have a greater perspective on thanks this year. Kate has softened my heart and has made me eternally grateful for the smallest little things. It has been a tough year that I wouldnt change for the world!
Kate is 6 months old. How can it be?!
At her checkup she was 12lbs 4oz (3rd percentile). Her height was the 5th percentile and her head is in the 15th percentile. She is growing finally!!!
Her little personality is starting to shine! She smiles ALL the time and giggles at nearly anything. She is pretty much a content little gal. She loves watching the big kids and everything they do. She just now started some baby food and has done great with it. She sits well in her bumbo. She can sit on the floor supported but just isnt very sturdy and falls over. She still HATES tummy time but can roll from her tummy to back pretty easily. She still has not mastered rolling from her back to tummy but our physical therapist told us that she isnt surprised considering how much she hates being on her tummy.
She talks all of the time and has just mastered the Bbbbbbs. She wears 6 month clothes comfortably and is in size 2 diapers. She still only nurses. She sleeps swaddled in her rock n play. She goes to sleep easily but has a hard time staying asleep. She will wake up every few hours and sometimes all it takes is putting her binky in to get her to sleep and other times I will feed her. So far I am not too bothered by her sleeping habits:)
She has about 2 weeks left on her antiviral meds. At that time she will have another blood draw to check her liver enzymes and cmv levels. Her hearing is still great on that left ear and she will have another check on it in about 2 weeks.
At her 6 month check up her dr couldnt not be more pleased with her progress. He estimates her to be about 1 month behind developmentally and taking being delivered at 37 weeks in to account that puts her nearly right on track.
My prayer is that she continues to grow and gain strength and will start rolling over both ways soon and sit unsupported soon. She is such a little fighter. cCMV will not get her down!!!
We love you more than life little girl!!!!
This year was by far the BEST yet with the kids.
The KU cheerleader, KU football player and baby football all made their debuts.
We started out early by heading up to Joshs work to trick or treat in the office. Most of the employees dress up and each office has a bowl of candy. (Not like they needed any extra of that!)
Kinsey rocked her outfit. Logan did not care for the helmet but was a champ with the rest. Kate liked her little football swaddle for increments of about 10 minutes.
We made homemade apple cider and fun treats and invited some friends over. It was super cold that night and the kids only made it a few houses at a time before coming in to warm up and grab a treat then heading back out again.
Friends and food made the night great! We had sightings from Elsa, a penguin, a football player, peter pan, tinkerbell, a cowboy, a cow, princess belle, spiderman, and the list goes on. So cute to see those kiddies dressed up. Grandma came over and handed out candy while we were out.
Uncle tommy and aunt meagan even came by for the fun. The kids ate a ton of candy and stayed up late. Thankful halloween was on a friday this year. Thanks to all of our friends that came by for the fun! Life is so much more fun with you in it!
Last month we went to Manhattan to watch Joshs little sister Cassie get married. We stayed Friday and Saturday night. Joshs parents came to stay at Tuttle creek lake and brought the travel trailer. They kept the big kids over night both nights. They have bunk beds in the trailer and both kids were beyond excited to sleep in there. So we stayed in the hotel with Kate. We got to see tons of family and Cassie was a beautiful bride. Kate was an absolute trooper and was passed around to get snuggles.
For the reception after the wedding the guests were encouraged to wear costumes. Kinsey and Logan were more than happy to oblige. They were the cutest little cheerleader and football player.
They stayed up late and danced the night away.
Enjoy some cute pics!
