Kaythlen the Graduate

I'm playing catch-up with posts these days. Let's face it, I could play catch-up twice a day, every day, for the entire summer and still be behind. But, I digress! My oldest graduated from preschool on May 26th. I'm trying not to think about the fact that since she graduated from pre-k, the next step is kindergarten. I'm pretty sure that if I don't acknowledge it, it wont happen. That's how it works, right?

The program was quite cute. They each had their name called and got their diploma. The director even said her name right! I had a real fear that it wouldn't happen. Her name is Kaythlen (with a "th"), but everyone calls her Kay-t. No one ever gets her name right the first time. Since all the teachers know her as Kayt, I just knew her name was going to come out wrong at graduation. I was so happy when they got it right!

Marme and Poppy came up just for the ceremony. They headed out the next morning for my brother's birthday, but Kaythlen was thrilled to have them there.

Meme was here keeping Kennedy during my last week of work and stayed as well. Kaythlen loved having her there. She felt like the super-special girl she is!

I have more pictures of this milestone, but I figured I'd spare you excessive amounts of reading and split them up into multiple posts.

Momma and Daddy are so proud of you, Kay-t-bug!

Carie

Kennedy is 5 months old!

My dear, sweet Kennedy, you are 5 months and 1 day old. Yes, your Momma is a day late and a dollar short, but at least I got a post for this month. I totally missed your 4 month post. Don't worry, I did take pictures!

You are the sweetest baby! Unless, of course, you don't get put down for a nap as soon as you get tired. If I miss one eye rub, you're inclined to fight sleep. It's crazy. We still rock you to sleep. I can't seem to stop. I just love snuggling with you!

You are wearing size 2 diapers (for a little while longer).

You are wearing mostly 3-6 month clothes, but you're starting to move up to 6-9 months.

You are now a "soy" baby. Milk based formula and you do not make for a happy tummy.

You always look surprised in pictures. I think it's just a baby thing, but I'm getting better at taking pictures without your eyes wide open.

You have moved up to fruits and vegetables. If I had had my way, it would just be vegetables. We just got back from your Marme's house, and she cheated one night while I had to work and gave you apples. You love them, of course! So far, you like green beans and squash a lot too.

Your Daddy still calls you his "little biscuit". It's catching. I do it a lot too. So much so, that your Marme is convinced that you are going to think it is your name. You're too smart for that!

Your sister loves you so very much, and you love her too! You grin as soon as you hear her voice.

You have found your feet, and you think they are great fun!

You are rolling over from your back to your tummy, but you just get stuck there.

You can almost sit up without help.

You like Auntie Alison and Uncle Joedy's swimming pool, but you don't like the "cold" water when you first get in.

You have outgrown your baby bathtub. You're on a mat in the "big girl" tub now!

At your 4 month appointment, you weighed 14 lbs, 13 oz. No one is worried about you being too little anymore. You're storing food for the winter in your cheeks and your legs!

The favorite part of my day is when I come to get your from your crib in the morning. I say "hi" and get the biggest grin. It just warms my heart!

We love you so very much more each and every day!

Carie