Memurs

About a week ago I made a mistake and asked Keeley if she wanted to look at monkeys with me on the computer. That may sound a bit random. Keeley really likes monkeys and I wanted to research the Dallas World Aquarium to see about taking her. I figured they would have pictures of monkeys and she would let me get my research done.

They did have pictures and I was able to complete my short bit of research. The problem was then that Keeley was addicted to seeing the "monk". She kept asking for more. Every time she saw me at the computer she would ask to see "monk". I eventually got tired of the few pictures posted on the Dallas World Aquarium site and began scouring the web for a bigger selection. I stumbled across the National Geographic site for kids and we enjoyed the chimps, howler monkeys, and orangutans.

Although Keeley was thoroughly entertained, I became bored once again...

This prompted me to make an even bigger mistake. I asked Keeley if she would like to look at the ring tailed lemurs. She has liked lemurs ever since our trip to Sharkarosa Ranch. She was fascinated there and also when we saw them at the Heard Museum. This fascination pales in comparison to her new fascination with them on the computer. We have watched this video at least a hundred times this week. We watch it over and over again. Every time she wakes up or gets bored, she says "memurs, memurs" and heads to the computer room.

GaK/Gee is 5 months old!

Keeley now refers to herself as a cross between Gee and Kee and she has started referring to Kayden as GaGee/Kee. Too cute.

Kayden is 5 months old now. While I don't know her specific stats since this isn't a month to visit with the doctor, I do know that she is barely fitting in her 6 month clothes and now shares diaper size with Keeley.

This has been a big developmental month for Kayden. She is sitting unsupported, pushing up to all 4s to rock back and forth, and moving her legs in a crawling motion to propel herself forward. As soon as she figures out her hands she'll be off! She also just learned to pull her monkey toy in her carseat on her own. Raspberry blowing is a newly acquired noise she makes (and she is a really noisy little one!)

The dogs have started to be interesting to her as well. Recently she was watching Carbo chew on a toy. He stopped and shook his head and she thought it was hilarious and laughed out loud. Kelly and I can make her laugh but Keeley can do it much more easily! Kayden just loves her big sister so much.

Laughs and smiles continue to be frequent as is her babbling. She is a very happy, easy going baby so far. Everyone comments about how smiley she is. She is such a joy and it is so much fun to watch the two girls together.

Keeley is "famous"

My aunt that is a pediatrician published her blog entry this week about Keeley's picky eating and posted a picture.

I love her tips (she posts lots of easy and yummy recipes) and I LOVE LOVE LOVE their products!!!

Growing up too fast

I'll readily admit that I am in a bit of denial. This denial is directly linked to how quickly my girls are growing up. Somehow, having the second one made bothof them move through developmental stages at warp speed.

Example 1:

My Dad bought some really cute overalls for Keeley before she was born. They were supposed to stay at their house but he told me that I could have them at my house. They were size 12 months. I had them hanging in the closet. A week or so ago, I decided I would try to put them on Keeley (yes, I know she is a year and a half but she is tiny). Suddenly, what seemed like WAY too long was too short on her. Even when I took the pants off, I still marveled at the fact that they didn't fit her like I thought they should have. Still, there is something so cute about kiddos in overalls!
Example 2:

In five days, Kayden progressed from sitting while holding your hand

to sitting alone

to being up on all 4s and rocking and then to catapulting herself forward. She'll be crawling as soon as she figures out her arms - and she's not even 5 months old yet!!!


How do they grow up SO fast?!?!?

Solid foods

Kayden has become increasingly interested in table food and Keeley's drink glasses lately. She will carefully watch you eat and she frequently tries to reach for Keeley's glass. Today we went over to my mom's and had a little picnic in the front yard. Mom had Kayden sitting in her lap facing out when Keeley asked her to open some applesauce. Mom took it and opened it right in front of Kayden. Kayden wasted no time leaning forward and getting some! She looked very irritated when Mom handed the applesauce to Keeley. We may just be starting solids a little sooner than expected with the chunkers!

Tickle Tickle

Keeley has really gotten into tickling lately. She'll stick her hands out and tickle you while saying "tickle tickle". Sometimes, this doesn't make a lot of sense. For example, she "tickled" Kelly from the top of the slide yesterday - while he was on the ground.

My two favorite examples of her tickling:

1. We took Kayden's monitor outside to play while she was napping. Once it was plugged in, Keeley put it to her ear and said "baa" (baby). I asked if she was listening to Kayden. She said yes and then held the monitor in front of her and said "hiyeee" and waved. I told her that was nice to say hi to the baby. She then did her tickle fingers on the monitor and said "tickle tickle". When asked if she was tickling Kayden, she said yes and nodded several times.

2. When playing on the retaining wall next to our house, Keeley spotted some ants. She said "bug" and then leaned over them to say "hiyeee". This was quickly followed with the tickle fingers and "tickle tickle".

Inchworm

Kayden is officially an inchworm now. Previously, she'd flip over and scoot backward somehow. Today I watched her flip over and then push her bottom way in the air and then her hands out so she could ooch toward me. How can she be doing that already?!?! She's not even 5 months old yet!