Last week, Harper got her first teeth. It started with a tiny tooth on the bottom and then quickly progressed to a couple of teeth on the top. I have been trying in vain to get a picture of any of her teeth since they popped through and today, my persistence was paid off. After 62 frames today, I came away with a pic of the top teeth. Some might say that it is a sad day when my greatest bit of excitement is getting a picture of a pair of tiny little teeth, but I think those people don't have kids.
On this day, three years ago, I gave birth to my first baby girl and she has been a whirlwind of craziness since then. I can't believe it has been 3 years already. With Eleanor, many days feel like years but somehow the past 3 years seem like mere minutes. I spent most of the beginning of my pregnancy in shock of being pregnant since Alden was so little and the the second half of it in shock over having a girl. I wasn't sure if I would know how to handle a girl. I mean, I'm a girl and all but not necessarily a girly girl and what if I had a girl that liked, gulp, Barbies and ribbons in her hair? Luckily, I got Eleanor who is feisty on top of being girly so I can handle it. There are days when she drives me insane with her sheer stubbornness but it is the trait that I cherish in her to most because it shows her strong personality. She is prissy when she wants to be, tough as nails when she needs to be, and smarter than any other 3 year old out there. She is quietly stealthy and loves Alden and Harper dearly. Zachary, well, she tolerates him, bless his heart. She can cut you down with a look or melt your heart with a smile. She has an infectious giggle and a silly streak. She loves dressing up and running barefoot outside no matter what the temperature. She loves candy, cookies, and ice cream but still manages to only weigh 26 lbs. For all of our clashes, I know it is because we are so much alike and I am happy to have such a strong little warrior in my posse. Happy Birthday to my fierce little Eleanor and can you please try to mellow out just a little bit now that the 2s are behind us? I love you.
Her first birthday- her love of cake was obvious from an early age.
Playing on the beach.
Being silly at her birthday party!
you can never have too much Alden- here is a super cute pic of him from today. He has the most wonderful curly hair- I'm jealous.
