Collins at 5

Collins turned five on November 21st.  For insurance reasons, we couldn't get her in for a well visit until February.  So, here's a long overdue post.

She's 42in tall (25%) and weighs 36.6lbs (10%). I feel like she's finally catching up to other kids her age in the height department. She's wearing 5t clothes and a size 10 shoe.  It's fun and sad that I can shop for her in the girls section at Target, not just the toddler area. 

 She's not the best eater but I wouldn't say she's picky either.  Generally she'll eat what we are eating for dinner, or at least eat the required bites to get dessert.  Hamburger is still a negative for her so we modify her dinner a tad if we are having beef.  She eats most vegetables, preferably raw ones (carrots, bell peppers, broccoli), has a strong love for candy and chips and isn't a big morning breakfast eater but loves breakfast food for dinner. 

She sleeps from about 8pm-7:30am

Preschool has been so good for her this year.  Not that it wasn't last year, but she's always asking if she has school the next day.  I'm not sure if it's because she's really bonded with 2 girls this year (Laney and Stella), or because her teachers are fantastic.  Whatever the reason, it makes me happy that she loves it so much.  She hasn't grasped reading yet but always wants to practice writing words. Poop is one of the words she can write on her own.  We're so proud. Haha!  She knows the majority of her letters by looking at them and can tell you the letter when you make it's sound.  Her and I were driving to dance one day and she asked "can we practice math at the stoplight?" Like I can say no to that! She can do basic addition (2+2, 5+4, etc)

 A baby doll isn't always in her arms like they used to be. Maybe that's because she has a real life baby doll now.  You can often times find her playing babies in her room though.  Usually she can rope Brooks into playing house with her too.  She's gotten a tad bit bossy (only to Brooks) and is learning to test our boundaries. I guess I'm glad she's coming out of her shell so she doesn't get walked all over by other kids. I'm seeing little glimpse's into our drama filled future.  She's still a rule follower and breaks into tears if she gets in trouble.

Likes- LOL dolls, hatchimals, coloring, Youtube, workbooks, slime, cheese dip, babies, dancing on stage and music. 

Dislikes- when her brother doesn't listen to her, heights

 

I got an email for kindergarten round up and I couldn't get through it without crying.  Sometimes I think I'm ready for her to be in school more but it breaks my heart to think that she'll be in school more then she'll be at home.  And we'll do things during the day without her.  Waaaahhhhhhh. 

 Collins Cates, you are beautiful on the inside and out, smart, funny, caring, helpful and the best sister and daughter EVER! We love you so so much.