Sweetest Pumpkin Pie

(Preschool 2014-2015)

Weight: 35lbs

Height: 38in

Size: 4T

Shoe Size: 9

Look at this little lady!! I can't get over the little smile...the posture...the relaxed arms...the little hands...she looks like such a little lady!!

It seems like just yesterday we were welcoming Tenley into the world, now she's teaching us new things every day and making us laugh like we've never laughed before. It's truly fascinating how quickly they grow into these young children. 

She has been potty trained since she was 2 and a half, but still wears pull-ups at night (mostly because I'm too lazy to potty train her at night since I get up enough at night as it is). She hasn't napped for about 4 months; which threw a major curveball into our afternoon routine for the twins. Since she doesn't nap, she sleeps very good at night. She still sleeps in her room and sleeps throughout the night, like she has been doing for about a year and a half now. 

Her absolute favorite thing to do is to play dress-up. She is constantly in a dress and heels, but tip toes around the house so her heels don't make noise because she doesn't want to wake her brother or sister. Speaking of brother and sister, she is in love with her brother and sister. She is always saying, "I da big sista!" She loves being the "safety police" and will go around the house making sure the doors are shut, but my favorite thing she does is remove the hall nightlight every morning and put in the outlet cover. She always says, "Moosey no getchy that!" Besides being a Princess, being a Big Sister is by far her most favorite role of all. 

We enrolled Tenley in preschool early (she misses the cut off by 2 months) since she was very eager to learn and it has really proven to be an amazing decision because she is just flourishing in school. In just two short months she can say her ABC's, count to 15, knows all of the colors, knows the days of the week and then some. She absolutely loves school and looks forward to Mondays and Wednesdays and asks to go to "gool" on her days off. She also loves her teacher and tells us what Miss Marshy teaches her and what songs they sang that day. Being in school is starting to help her follow instruction and listen better. It has been such a blessing! 

I remember being so worried that something was wrong because she barely said any words and now I never have any peace and quiet because it's always, "whad ya doin, mommy?", "I wanna dress-up right now, mommy!" "I needa put food in me belly, momma.", "Eggy so prouda me, mommy.", "I love me brudda and sista!" She is such a parrot and does not stop talking. It's very rare if I don't hear about a Princess or Disneyland at least once every hour, as well. She's so funny. It's amazing to hear everything through her perspective, especially when she is telling another kid, "God bless you!" after they sneeze- makes my heart smile every time.

I've never met a more spirited child than my Tenley Bear, but at the same time I've also never met a sweeter gal. She has plenty of bad days (I don't think we've ever had a tantrum-free day), but she is always smothering everyone with hugs, kisses, hand holding, dance parties, etc. She is always making everyone laugh and feel included; which makes me most proud about her personality. So if being spirited means she will stay sweet forever, then so be it. I hope she stays as sweet as the sweetest pumpkin pie. 

We love you, Tenley Bear!