Five Years

At five years old I feel like Kieran is wise beyond his years and yet still my baby. He is so sharp and witty and often Jon and I are left in stitches when he says things at the dinner table. It's not only the content but the delivery that is pure perfection. Kier is definitely our more easy going second child and is usually willing to do whatever Reed wants, but he also is very independent about certain things. Out of nowhere he demanded to have his hair buzzed this summer, doesn't like to show his teeth in pictures anymore, and has always been the one to tell us that he is going to start to do something new/differently (no pushing from us needed).

While K is definitely a Mama's boy he is also very independent at times. He does his best to make his own breakfast, does all of his chores with out much reminding, and often gets out of bed to clean his room before falling asleep. I still find random things he's taken to bed with him or find him sleeping in some strange spot in his room. I love that he already seems to know who he is and wins over anyone he meets in short order.

People that interact with Kieran typically have the nicest, sweetest, kindest things to say about him. Don't get me wrong, if he's tired there is often no reasoning with him but those moments are becoming fewer and fewer and he makes me proud to be his Mom on a regular basis. He is a true gentleman in the making and I am so proud of the young man he is becoming.

Interesting Facts

Weight: 37.5 lbs

Height: 43 inches

Clothing Size: 5T tops and pajamas, 4T shorts, and pants that are 4T are way too short, but are still loose around the waist

Shoe Size: Big Kid 11.5

Kieran likes: Playing with friends, superheroes, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, legos, any of his Osmos games, going out to lunch, playing soccer, and watching Jon play video games.

Kieran dislikes: There really isn't much Kieran dislikes, I will say if he is hungry or tired he turns into an absolute inconsolable nightmare, which I very much dislike!

Nicknames: K, K-Bug, Monkey #2, Love, Buddy, Kier, Bug-a-boo

Food: Favorites are grilled cheese, quesadillas, pizza, cheeseburgers, pasta, snack plates, Starbucks steamed milk, smoothies, and desserts. He loves most carbs, dairy, fruits, and meats but veggies are definitely at the bottom of his list.

Communication: Kieran knows all of his letters (uppercase and lowercase), has learned lots of site words, and is obsessed with learning to read. He's actually pretty good at sounding out words and loves when we quiz him on how to spell words.

Favorite Subject: Definitely spelling/reading.

Favorite Color(s): Blue with orange in second place.

Best Friends: Lyla, Jeffrey, and Connor according to Kieran. He also said Teagan is another best friend.

How Kieran is sleeping:  He goes to bed around 7:30 pm and sleeps until  around 6:30 am most mornings. He sleeps in a twin bed, with a night light and sound machine as well as Star Wars blankie and a pile of stuffed animals. He has an hour of quiet time most afternoons but rarely naps.

Milestones over the last six months:

K had his first Soda

He took his first official hike (Redwood Canyon)

Kier went bowling for the first time

He officially learned how to swim

The Bug now takes a shower (instead of a bath) 

He now has homework every week