Kensley: 20 Months Old...

This month has been a big month for Kensley.  I feel like she's grown and changed so much in the past month.  Not only did she get a new baby sister, we also moved out of our house and she's getting adjusted to living with family with only a few of her favorite toys/personal items.

This month I also really realized how big and old Kensley is getting (I suppose that will happen when I am comparing her to a newborn).  She is talking up a storm these days.  Honestly, she chatters all day long and is stringing phrases and sentences together like crazy.  She repeats everything we say.  She is really so funny and it's fun to hear the way she pronounces different words/phrases.  The only time she is quiet is when she's around someone new and it takes her a few minutes to warm up.

This little girl also has a mind of her own.  She knows exactly what she wants and she definitely lets us know.  She loves to tell people what to do and can be frequently heard telling us to come with her or where to sit.

Kensley is also really realizing how funny she is.  While she used to repeat an action over and over again whenever she got some laughs...now she usually does something and immediately laughs at herself waiting for us to join in.  She's too smart for her own good.

Kensley is loving being outside this summer and it's often difficult to get her to come inside.  She still loves the water and any opportunity to swim...whether it be at the pool, in my parent's hot tub or in her own personal kiddy pool in the backyard.  Last week, my dad introduced Kens to the slip 'n slide.  She's not a big fan of the actual slide, but she did enjoy splashing and playing in it.

Kensley is already stepping into her role as big sister.  While the novelty of baby sister has worn off some, she is still concerned with where Avery is and is always quick to plant a loving kiss on her head or face.  She is still such a helper and some of her favorite things to assist with are laundry, putting dishes away, helping with sissy, etc.

We are so thankful for our little munchkin!  Happy 20 month birthday, sweet Kensley!

Pictures to follow in another post.