balanced lives: little moments: Harper turned 3!

Alright, so much has come and gone while I have neglected this site! I apologize for the lack of writing. It is, of course, not due to the absence of amazing little moments in my life, but rather to so many that I couldn't fit them all in! Well, my nickname in college was justifier and I think that explains why!! Enough of excuses, it is time to get back into the swing of writing about life, my children, and all the little things that make me happy, sad, contemplative, or reminiscent.

Reminiscent is a good theme for today's writing. Fitting that the last entry was about Paisley; this one is about Harper. How can three years have gone by so fast? Yet, I have to think to remember what it was like to have just one child. She is so full of spunk, so full of being three, so strong and resilient, just as a little sister is, but yet so soft, snuggly, and kind hearted. She is the teddy bear that idolizes her sister, giggles with an infectious laugh, stands up for things she wants with eviction and determination; there are times I remind myself that this determination is just what a mother hopes for in her little girl. She is funny-really funny. Her delivery and quick wit are hard to describe, but I believe it is what makes people say, "there is just something about her, I can't explain it, but I love it" We hear that all the time. Harper makes people smile (and laugh). She is unique and comfortable being herself. I only hope that she gets to look back on this paragraph at some point later in her life and remember who she is at her core: a strong, sweet, special, surprising, silly, sister and daughter. I can wait to see what she will become: I can wait because I want to absorb each little three year old moment. Our littlest one is now 3...we are so far from diapers, crawling, baby toys, and so far into little girl independence and growth. Harper doodle, I love you so much and wish a very happy birthday.