Harper's Happenings.

If Harper could talk.. she would tell you..

-I no longer take a binky.. ive just decided its not my thing.
-I have mastered climbing onto the couch myself.. psh.
-I take a few steps here and there.. just taking my time on walking.
-I love pretzels, cheerios, crackers, and beef jerky.. keeps me quiet during car rides.
-I have my two bottom teeth, and my top  ones are almost all the way through! I look awesome. :)
-I ride in a "big girl" Car seat.. I now can enjoy the view, and make silly faces at mom and dad.
-Baby food is getting really old.. id rather have what everyone else is having.
-Mom hides all the good stuff in the cupoards.
-I Spend my mornings with Dad now.. we make messes, and take naps on the floor.
And.....

-I STARTED DAYCARE!!!

Yesterday was Harper's first day at daycare.. I must say the transition wasn't as hard as I thought, I didn't cry, but I did get a little sad knowing that she will be somewhere else without us. I found a in-home daycare about 10 min away from home, and work so I'm really close! Daycare is expensive, the going rate these days (for most licensed facility's) is 700+ a month!! Are you kidding me?! I'm sorry but I dont just have 700 extra dollars lying around each month! So we opted for a home daycare, which saves us a bunch. I really love the lady who runs it, she is very sweet.. although i found myself being very "nit-picky" as Michael would say.. but I'm a mom! I'm leaving my baby with a stranger, and strange kids.. I have every right to be picky. He thought I was insane for packing her own changing pad.. it folds to the size of a diaper, I could have told him to take her whole changing table.  I have no idea what goes on after she is dropped off, all you can hope for is that they follow regulations, are sanitary, and take care of your child as you would. Luckily, Harper only spends 2-3 hours in daycare for now, so she doesn't have much time to forget me! haha I wish she could stay with family, but like us.. everyone works odd schedules. I'm on the fence about working and being a stay at home mommy.. I kind of miss being home with her all day. :)  Its only day two, so I'm sure it can only get better.
In other news..
Harper is turning 1 in a few weeks.. and I'm going crazy!! I want to have the perfect party for her, have the best decorations, cake, outfit, party hat, etc. Michael thinks I am doing too much.. but that's coming from someone who would like to just skip his birthday all together, he might even try and skip Christmas this year. He really has no idea what he's got himself into! cue my evil laugh... muahahahaha.
I'm so excited I could pee! Her theme is owls.. if you haven't seen any  of the cute owl decor/party ideas/clothing/toys/fabric/paper/etc. You are missing out! Just check out My owl barn. I died. I'm seriously obsessed. I might just have to re-do her room, i might even put some around the house! ahh. Ive already ordered her custom made outfit, with owl applique  of course. From etsy and also going to order her party supplys from there as well. My next project is finding enough apothecary like jars or vases for her candy bar! The list goes on.. i even started to attempt a hand made owl shaped invitation this morning.

Id like to say my obsession/craziness is only borderline.

Mommy mode.. full force.