Happy Birthday Harper

Yes, our sweet little girl is 1 month old today! It is hard to believe just one month ago we welcomed such a precious child into our lives. Harper has been continuing to grow each and every day. At her weight check, last Thursday, she weighed in at 7 lbs 12.5 ozs. She is now just fitting into the newborn sized clothing ;) We will go back for another weight check this Thursday but I have been weighing her at home and she was up to 8 lbs 2 ozs based on our scale. Harper is also getting stronger and has gone from our little glow worm to our little inch worm. During tummy time, she can inch her way from one point on her blanket to another. We are truly amazed by her strength and abilities.

We were thrilled to have been able to take her to church yesterday morning for the first time. It was Promotion Sunday, where big brother Hayden received his Hands On Bible, and our rotation S.S. Discipleship Open House. How special it was to have the entire family in church worshiping together again.

It has been so nice having my mother stay with us but I have already told her, either she must put the baby down at some point or she will just have to move in with us. I place her in the crib and the next time I walk through the living room, there is Harper nestled in Memaw's arms. Oh, the time I will have trying to 'un' spoil Harper after she leaves on Friday.

We are anticipating a very special visit this Saturday from a new friend and her six year old daughter who also has Trisomy 21. This will be Hayden and Hadley's first introduction to a child with Down's and will allow us the opportunity to later discuss their sister's special needs as well. We are praying for God's direction and guidance to lead us through this important conversation. I have no worries about Hayden and Hadley embracing their sister whole heartedly, just as they already do, and am comforted by their compassion for others with special needs in their school and community.

It has certainly been an eventful month and while I know things aren't going to slow down any time soon, I hope to remember to take the time to stop and revel in the small moments of life as they are most always, the ones we take for granted and quite often are the most important.