Another month has passed us by!

It just doesn’t seem right! This month, Kenley has almost mastered sitting up without any assistance. That photo was taken rather quickly before she toppled over! If I put the boppy pillow behind her, she can sit unattended for a few minutes, and she LOVES that. She also likes to sit in the high chair with some toys in the morning while I clean up in the kitchen and make breakfast.

She still only has the two teeth, and there are no signs of any others- so that’s good for me! Teething is such a bear.

She can roll from tummy to back quite easily, but still hasn’t mastered going from back to tummy. She is getting close, so I imagine that will be something she can do well by this time next month! As far as being mobile, she goes in a circle when she is on her tummy so get to things- not going forwards or backwards just yet. That’s fine by me!

Kenley nurses (sort of) when she wakes up, about 30-45 minutes later has cereal/fruit, naps, wakes up, has cereal/veggie, plays for awhile, naps, plays some more, more cereal, then around 8pm nurses (sort of) before bed. It’s kind of touch and go these days, and it’s pretty clear that she is about done. When she actually nurses, it’s only for a couple of minutes. She just can’t decide what to do! She’s generally in bed by 9pm and sleeps until around 6:30am.

Kenley is still in size 3 diapers, but I fear by next month we may have to go up a size again already. Girlfriend is chunking out! I love her little leg rolls, and now that it has been warm enough, I can’t get enough of her in rompers. SO cute. She is still fitting into some 3-6 month stuff, wearing 9 month pajamas, and has a 0-3 month pair of jeans that she just wore the other day. Seriously? All over the place. She’s still a peanut compared to her brother at this age. Brayden had almost 3 pounds and 1 1/2 inches on her when he was 7 months old. We don’t call him the moose for nothing!

Kenley Ann, this is such a FUN stage. You are learning, growing, and are such a content, happy baby. We love you so much!

Kenley is 5 months old! Her personality is really starting to shine and she is just such a content and happy baby. It’s hard to believe that a year ago, I was just 8 weeks along with her. My how our lives have changed!

New this month: We introduced rice cereal one week ago, and so far it’s going well. She usually gets in a couple spoonfuls before she decides she is over it. I am still mixing it pretty thin, but she is getting better about figuring out how to swallow it. She likes to try to swipe at the spoon, and I am pretty sure she gets more all over her face than she does in her tummy.

As far as sleeping habits go, Kenley has been a rock star in the last couple of weeks. She has evened out and goes from 9:30-7am consistently, and I am loving it! Her routine is becoming much more predictable, which is pretty awesome. It gives me the freedom to plan to do things one on one with Brayden during the day, and I think he benefits from it as well.

Sister has also found her feet!

It’s cute, but sometimes she makes diaper changes a lot more difficult than they need to be! She is always trying to chew on her toes. It’s the cutest thing ever.

Kenley really likes to be on her tummy, and once in a while she will roll from tummy to back. Generally, she is too busy playing with whatever is in front of her to want to roll over and change things up.

She is *thisclose* to being able to sit up by herself with no help, but after a few seconds, she gets pretty lopsided! As much as I hate that she is getting so big, I secretly want her to be sitting for her 6 month portraits next month. But we’ll see.  (She is being supported with the boppy in the above photo)

She is about to grow out of Carter’s 6 month sleepers but wears 3-6 month of 6 month in everything else. I boxed up most of the 3 month clothes, and the very few that are left I am trying to get one or two more wears out of before they get boxed up.

Kenley Ann, you are such a joy. I love watching you grow and develop, and we love to celebrate every little milestone with you!

Love, Momma