HAPPY 3 MONTHS TO MISS HARPER

So, we have reached the end of being a newborn and into being an infant. I swear, even though she has started showing these traits in the last couple of weeks, it felt like when she woke up today, she was like, "hello!!! I'm a baby now! Not just sleeping, eating, pooping, but a real, smile all the time, cooing baby!" I feel like the hardest part is over, well, the beginning hardest part. trust me, I have a 6 year old girl, I know what's ahead. 

Speaking of my lovely Mckayla...man, do I just love her! It seems like me and her both have grown up since Harper arrived. Our conversations are definitely more mature, and since Jeremy is working so much, she's the one I lean on for my sanity. She gets how challenging having a new baby is. And understands when I can't give her all my attention. I keep telling her that it will get easier as Harper gets older. And we are both seeing that now. Mckayla is so wonderful! I love our little moments together. Whether it be doing her homework together, watching Ellen (yes, I watch her and so does Mckayla), reading our stories at night, or just talking about our days. It feels so good to see the relationship I have with my daughter and I know it will continue to grow as we both get older. I know she may be her daddy's girl, but I know our relationship is sweet too.

Now on to the baby... Harper is now officially a "giant". I have no clue what she weighs, but I'm thinking we are getting close to the 14lbs. Only a few 3-6 months clothes fit, and in Carters brand, she can wear a 6 month!!! I know!!! Little piglet. She is talking up a storm, all day, making sure I give her my undivided attention. We finally had a breakthrough in napping and she will now go to sleep on her own when laid down. Although we still can not part with the miracle blanket. I guess when she outgrows it, we'll see how that goes. She is sleeping a full 7 hours at night and eating almost 5 ounces a feeding. She's playing more on her own and I'm finally able to take a shower and actually NOT scare my husband when he gets home. She is not a big fan of her carseat, mainly because I'm not holding her. All in all, she is a great baby! I feel so blessed and even though the first 2 months were challenging, we are both more used to each other and our routine. 

And lastly, my Jeremy. He WORKS all the time, and for that I am grateful. He is doing all he can so that I am able to stay at home with the girls and start school in January. I know he is exhausted, but I also know he cares more for this family then anything else. He proves it day after day. I love that guy! We are closer than ever and I know having Harper made us feel like a complete family.