Here's to Harper

I have a confession...I'm guilty of "first child syndrome."  Just like I swore I would never use a pacifier (except for Warren...but he was very sick as a baby)...I swore I would never agree with giving every child an award (even though Warren did not enjoy soccer, and really wasn't much good, he at least showed up every week?)....I swore I would never become one of those parents who rarely documents anything the second child does.  Guess what?  You can probably figure out the rest, huh?  So, to that end, this entire blog posting is dedicated to my second child, who some of you don't even know exists.

 

Here's to Harper....Harper is our large (very large) little boy.  He entered this world weighing 9 pounds, 8 ounces and has not stopped growing since.  He is absolutely hysterical when he's not biting.  We escaped the biting with Warren, but weren't quite so lucky with Harper.  As ironic as this may sound, I think his family and teachers would agree....he is extremely sweet natured and soft hearted.  He just likes to eat.  And when he doesn't have enough food, well....an arm does the trick!  Actually, saying he likes to eat is an understatement.  Harper is as big as Warren is small.  In fact, with three years difference in age, they now weigh the same and wear the same size clothing.  And Harper is solid.  Picking him up is not for the weak...just ask his favorite nursery gal, Ms. Tina!  

Warren and Harper really are as opposite as they could be in every way possible!  Harper loves to eat; Warren could do without.  Harper is pretty laid back; Warren, well...takes after his mother.  Harper takes a little while to enjoy swimming; Warren is a fish.  Harper seems to be left handed; Warren is right.  Harper waddles along (it takes a lot to pull that weight around); Warren is as fast as lightning.  Harper's favorite person in the world is his Memaw; Warren takes a bit to warm up to her.  However, the one similarity they do have is that they both love music and dance (we have no idea where they get it from?).  Harper's favorite song right now is Happy Day!!  Anyone who spends any amount of time with him must endure hearing "Happy Day" no less than a hundred times.  I've been trying to capture his "concert" on video.  Normally he sings the chorus, but this was the best I could get.