Harper Ellen has become my little sidekick -- coming to the office and appointments with me-- and I feel so lucky to be able to spend this time with her. Of course she doesn't make work easy (girlfriend is distracting because she's so dang cute), but I treasure the extra time I get to spend with her. The whole reason I started this crazy adventure a couple years ago was for my family and I feel so grateful for these extra moments I get with my daughter. Being a working mother has its' challenges, the hardest for me being work/life balance, but I honestly believe I have the best of both worlds. Harps gets cuter + sweeter each day. Her smile can light up any room and she is such a joy to be around. She is a very happy baby and only complains at night if she wakes up hungry, which is understandable. Oh baby girl, you have our whole hearts.
Likes:
-Smiling
-Harrison, Mommy, Daddy, + Didge
-Sitting up
-Food
-The camera
-Attention
Dislikes:
-When we walk out of sight
Schedule:
Harps eats a few bottles a day and is loving the solid food life -- she has mastered the pouch and loves any and all purees, puffs, + yogurt melts. She's tried some actual people food and is a fan -- bread, turkey, eggs, potatoes, and cheese!
Features:
Her hair is getting thicker and lighter and her eyes are the most beautiful shade of blue. Her chubby cheeks and double chins are my favorites and every time I look at her I wonder how we got so lucky (twice). Oh, and she' still all gums.
Milestones:
-Rocking bath and forth on her knees
-Scoots backwards + sideways
-Adult foods
-Says baba, yaya, lala, and of course....dada.
Firsts:
-Commercial (Drools Teething Tools - coming soon to Kickstarter)
-Real people food
-St Patricks Day
-Easter Egg Hunt
Challenges:
Sleeping through the night -- she'll sleep through the night three nights in a row and is ready to party the next four. We have seen progress, so I can't complain too much, but she has a serious case of FOMO between 11:00 pm- 1:00 am.
Thoughts:
Can I bottle her up and keep her this way forever? She is so happy + curious and I never want that to change. This whole parenting thing is challenging, exhausting, emotionally draining, and absolutely the best.
Likes:
-Smiling
-Harrison, Mommy, Daddy, + Didge
-Sitting up
-Food
-The camera
-Attention
Dislikes:
-When we walk out of sight
Schedule:
Harps eats a few bottles a day and is loving the solid food life -- she has mastered the pouch and loves any and all purees, puffs, + yogurt melts. She's tried some actual people food and is a fan -- bread, turkey, eggs, potatoes, and cheese!
Features:
Her hair is getting thicker and lighter and her eyes are the most beautiful shade of blue. Her chubby cheeks and double chins are my favorites and every time I look at her I wonder how we got so lucky (twice). Oh, and she' still all gums.
Milestones:
-Rocking bath and forth on her knees
-Scoots backwards + sideways
-Adult foods
-Says baba, yaya, lala, and of course....dada.
Firsts:
-Commercial (Drools Teething Tools - coming soon to Kickstarter)
-Real people food
-St Patricks Day
-Easter Egg Hunt
Challenges:
Sleeping through the night -- she'll sleep through the night three nights in a row and is ready to party the next four. We have seen progress, so I can't complain too much, but she has a serious case of FOMO between 11:00 pm- 1:00 am.
Thoughts:
Can I bottle her up and keep her this way forever? She is so happy + curious and I never want that to change. This whole parenting thing is challenging, exhausting, emotionally draining, and absolutely the best.
