Kaelia 5-6 Years Old

Kaelia has grown into a very particular individual during this past year with very specific tastes in activities.  She enjoys playing with dolls, ponies, and PlayDoh and likes real-life dress up with make-up, dresses, and high heels.  Kaelia and her best friend, Ghalia, have been "fashion girls" all school year as they talk about their favorite outfits and accessories.  The best way to describe Kaelia, however, is through the things and she absolutely loves and things that she absolutely hates.  Here are some examples.

She LOVES the idea of being a big kid but HATES being alone from friends or family.

She LOVES watching Kids' Youtube but HATES playing Wii.

She LOVES singing, dancing, and acting but HATES performing in front of an audience.

She LOVES her scooter but HATES riding a bike.

She LOVES doing tricks in the pool but HATES to work on her swimming form.

She LOVES school but HATES talking about what she learned.

She LOVES playing with the pieces of board games but HATES to play the actual games.

She LOVES her "workout" but HATES playing physical sports.  (For her workout, she likes to sit in a plank positive while watching TV or playing on the iPad.  She made up this exercise and when we ask her what she's doing, she replies, "Oh, I'm just doing my workout."  It's very cute.)

Kaelia is definitely a girl who knows what she wants and doesn't like to stray away from that!  She is also very social and forms close relationships with friends.  She  is very sweet and sentimental and cares about everyone around her.  In fact, she often will get sad, cry, or close her eyes during books or movies when the bad guy gets knocked down because she doesn't want to see anyone get hurt - even if it is a bad guy.  Kaelia has such a kind heard and gives the best hugs and kisses too!

At 6 years old, Kaelia is now 42.5 inches tall and 45 lbs.  She is fairly coordinated at physical activities as well as gross and fine motor skills.  Intellectually, she loves to read and to write her name in fancy ways.  It has been a joy watching her grow this year, and in Kaelia's own words, we love her to our hearts and back!

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