Dear Harper,
I am sorry I have not written you in quite some time. Things have been a little hectic for me these days! Some wonderful things and a few curve balls. About 2 weeks ago, your daddy asked me to be his wife. I was completely shocked. It was at our Christmas card photoshoot and I had no idea. Needless to say, there has been a lot of excitement around that. I know we did not go about getting married and having you in the "traditional" way, but something you will learn early in your life is that we don't do many things in the traditional way (it can drive grandmom and pop pop NUTS!). There is no right or wrong way to go about life and I hope I am able to teach you that. Everyone is different and it would be silly for all of us to conform to one way. How boring would that be? During all of this excitement, we found out that your big doggy sister, Sterling, needs surgery on her right leg. We hope that gives her a more comfortable life and gives her a bit more mobility. We love her so much and it is because of her that I will be a better mother. She has been one of my greatest teachers. My wish is that you will get to meet her and spend time with her. She is quite a special creature that God gave me. There has never been a more loving, gentle, caring dog.
So, I know so far you have flown to Boston (twice!), Nags Head, Washington DC, Virginia, and Florida. You have also been to two Broadway plays (Wicked and Rock of Ages but we didn't know you were with us at Rock of Ages!). So to add to your list of prenatal excitement is your first 5K. That's right, your crazy mom is doing a 5K. It's not just any 5K; it is for your Mom Mom. Tomorrow is her birthday and the race is the following day. We will be doing this every year to celebrate your Mom Mom...the woman you are named after. I can tell you this with 100% certainty, she loves you SO SO much. She wanted you as much as your daddy and me. You are a very lucky little girl who has a guardian angel watching over you. She has been with you from the moment your soul met your body. She had such bravery and love. Daddy is always available if you have any questions about her and she is always a part of everything we do as you will know. This weekend is for her and our way of having you connect with her in this way. Let's now hope I can make it through this race in one piece, ok? I have had the flu and feeling much better thankfully!
We heard your heartbeat on Tuesday again and it's steady at the 160. You were called a big girl at our appointment. I have never been called a big girl in my life! I can't wait to see what you look like. I think I will talk Daddy into doing a 3D ultrasound next month to see your little face. I am so curious of who you look like. I'm having some wicked heartburn so I am wondering if you will be born with a lot of thick hair like your cousin Kevin.
We love you more and more each day....
Love,
Mommy
