notes to Harper {22 months}

Posted on | August 31, 2010 | 22 Comments

dear Harper girl,

do you see this picture of you? it pretty accurately depicts where you are right now. at just a few months away from the big 2, you are becoming such a big girl, but you are still my baby. your hair is getting long and thick, your rolls are almost completely gone (even the wrist ones are almost non existent – i will miss those so!), but you still want your binky to comfort you.

there are times i cannot fathom you will be 2 soon. it seems we just had your first birthday. but then i think of all you’ve accomplished since then – and you seem like a different kiddo altogether. these days you are putting sentences together, learning to be so polite (thank you, please and even you’re welcome) and you’re becoming so aware of people’s feelings. it’s amazing to see you understand new concepts and there are times i can see the gears in your head moving. i’ve said it before (and probably will again), but watching you learn is one of my favorite things. seeing new things through your eyes is incredible and a true gift.

as a baby, you never went through that clingy phase. you welcome everyone into your world with open arms and never really showed much favoritism to me as your mama. but now? our days are filled with hugs, cuddles and you turn to me immediately for reassurance with things. everything is “please, mommy?” and “ok mommy!” and “thanks mommy”. it melts my heart. it really is the best sound in the world, your little voice saying mommy. and between you and me? i kinda like being clung to. you can keep that up for a bit if you’d like.

most days i feel my heart and mind may explode with the pride and love i have for you. becoming your mom was and continues to be the joy of my life. the big 2 will be hard on your mama, but i absolutely love the little person you are growing to be. i hope you always know how much i adore you. and let’s try and be easy on each other (and daddy) as we enter the “terrible twos”, shall we?

also, we need to discuss your ketchup habit.

love you so much nugget.

xo,

mommy

Category: notes to harper, nugget, SLOW DOWN KIDDO, the haps

Comments

  • Jackie

    Hehe….ketchup habit. My daughter has one too (she's 15 months).

    Harper is one of the most adorable kids I have ever seen. And being polite already?! You are very lucky! :)

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  • http://www.howdyhoosier.com Melissa

    I love this – love, love, love this. I want to do that for my children someday.

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  • momnom

    She's beautiful Mandy. Great post.

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  • http://www.emmiebee.com Emmie Bee

    Can't believe she's so old already!! Crazy!

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  • http://justonemoretrip.blogspot.com becca

    oh my goodness. that photo is lovely. in every little way.
    & if you figure out a way to, um, break the ketchup habit, could you help me out?

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  • bobbi

    What a great post, Mandy. Two IS just around the corner and I can hardly believe it! Watch it go faster from now on :)

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  • http://www.mybottlesup.com nic @mybottlesup

    oh so sweet. :)

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  • Amanda

    Happy 22 months miss Harper!

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  • iHubby

    Love the new photo of you! I can't wait to have my own 22 month old. Soon enough.

    Happy 22 months Haps!

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  • birdestudios

    she is so adorable. gah.

    and she will love these letters when she is older. your way with words is lovely, mandy.

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  • http://mommaistameetsshopaholic.blogspot.com/ Deanna

    Happy 22 months Miss Harper…

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  • http://tattietats.com Lindsey

    This post has made me teary-eyed. My daughter just turned 22 months, too, and you're right. They are getting so big, but they still remind us of the little babies they once were. Katie loves her paci, but has quite the independent streak [sob]. She wants to be held and cuddled, thankfully, but will run off to play with her big brother or friends without a backwards glance. It makes me want another!

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  • heart, meet sleeve

    Oh God ketchup! Lucy asks for ketchup with everything! One morning I asked what she wanted for breakfast and she said "water and ketchup". Haha I didn't give into her wishes there ;)

    Isn't this the best age yet?! Lucy is 22 months and it's been the most challenging but rewarding time so far. The cuddles and "I love you's" are so wonderful :)

    -Meagan

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  • http://thechroniclesofcorbin.blogspot.com/ jill

    oh my. i am crying. how sweet. isnt being a mom THE BEST THING EVER! and even though we never want them to grow up, its so fun to watch them grow and learn! harper is lucky to have her mommy love her so so much!

    ps. we went to breakfast this morning. i tried giving corbin a bite of hashbrowns with ketchup and he spit it out but gobbled down the bites without it.

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  • http://www.dialmforminky.com MInky {moo}

    She has the most amazing eyes. The Boss is also supporting a pretty hefty ketchup habit. What is it with toddlers and ketchup?

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  • alishayarbrough

    happy mommy…happy baby girl…it's win win! p.s. harper's "good to meet yoooouuu" literally had my whole little family in hysterics with sweetness!

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  • http://www.parentinginprogress.com mae

    So sweet. She's such a wonderful little girl and you're such a good mommy. Both of you are so lucky.

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  • jess; [the bottle chronicles]

    She? Is so beautiful. Loved this post! Totally sweet!

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  • http://www.trying2staycalm.com/ Shauna

    New here! Would love for you to come visit me too :)

    Have a great day!
    http://www.trying2staycalm.com/

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  • Amanda

    Wonderful post. I think it describes everything I feel about my daughter as well. Made me cry.

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  • April

    So sweet. I was crying on the first sentence. :)

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  • Shannon

    This is so sweet and very inspirational. I hope you don't mind if I borrow a few decorating ideas from your adorable nursery…it has the exact feel that I am going for in my daughter's room!

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