First Day of TK!

 Dearest Harper,

Because of your birthday, you have to do TK, or transitional kindergarten, instead of going directly into kindergarten. You're totally smart enough, you could totally hang, but alas, the rules are the rules. You'll always be one of the oldest kids in your class.

We walked you to class and you sat down right away to color as the kids trickled in. You weren't scared or nervous or anything. You're so easy going.

Your teacher, Mrs Mooney, sat all the kids down and read The Kissing Hand.

A few days after the first day of school, this was hanging on the wall. I am so proud that you're such a happy kid!

I hope you have an amazing year, filled with learning, and friendships, and fun, and adventures. 

I love you,

Mommy

Fourth of July 2019

 Dearest Harper, 

Another super fun party at our friends' Jason and Danyel's house!

The sass is strong with this one! You're like a little supermodel here!

You did really well in a big pool with waves from the big kids!

Double smooch!

The neighbors were out front making s'mores with their family while we were doing fireworks. Danyel took you over to say hello (because their son is the same age as you) and of course they gave you a s'more, which you came back and ate while you watched the fireworks. A little while later, you came walking back with ANOTHER s'more! Look at that smile!

I love you,

Mommy

Muffins with Mom

 Dearest Harper,

Your preschool class hosted Muffins with Mom, in honor of Mother's Day!

 I waited a LONG time to be a mommy and have the opportunity to experience something like this. I was so very excited, and it totally didn't disappoint! 

I love you,

Mommy

A Health Scare

 Dearest Harper,

We noticed, with bathing you, that there was a lump under your left nipple. We took you to your primary care, who felt it in there as well. He was concerned it might be a breast bud, like perhaps you were starting puberty WAY too early. He referred us to a pediatric endocrinologist, who also felt it in there, and ordered some lab work to see if your hormone levels were too high. You had to get your blood drawn for the first time, and that was rough. It's awful for a parent to have to hold down a terrified child. But the labs came back normal, and we had a follow up with the endocrinologist (which was super funny hearing you try to say!) which deemed you still in the clear, so you're still super healthy and there's nothing to worry about! Thank goodness!

 Stay healthy, my beautiful, happy little girl. 

I love you,

Mommy

Valentine's Day 2019

 Dearest Harper,

We got you the perfect shirt for Valentine's Day!

In pre-school you made a box and filled it with valentines from all of your classmates.

After we picked you up, we went to hair appointments. We got there a little early, so we went to the restaurant next door to have a snack and pass the time. The owner came out and gave you a free hot chocolate because, in her words, she had never seen a cuter, more well behaved little girl. It absolutely made your day! Look at that smile! Priceless!

Traditional double smooch!

I love you,

Mommy

New Year 2019

 Dearest Harper,

What will this year hold for us, love? Hopefully continued health, and happiness, and lots and lots of laughter.

I love you,

Mommy

Thanksgiving 2018

 Dearest Harper,

We spent all day driving home from our cruise that started and ended in Long Beach. It wasn't the best Thanksgiving ever - on the road, in the car, no home cooked food - but the vacation with Gaga, Agi, Auntie Cassie, Uncle Mike and Michael sure was! At least we remembered to do our double smooch!

I love you,

Mommy