The Promise

This evening I was unloading the dishwasher and Harper was standing in the kitchen with me.  I noticed that she was staring up at the open cabinet which contains or cups and mugs.  On the top shelf I like to keep my travel coffee mugs.  It was these that Harper was eyeing.  We had been talking again, at dinner, about what she wanted to be when she grows up.  While standing in the kitchen, staring at the mugs, and formulating her future, Harper asked me a question.  "Daddy when I go to work at the hospital, can I take one of those coffee cups in case I want some coffee?"  I know it doesn't seem like much, but in an instant I flashed ahead 25 years and had visions of her using one of my mugs that I had promised to her when she was 3.  It just made me feel happy to hope someday I will be that important to her.  I then promised her that when she is all grown-up I will buy her her very own coffee mug.  But she said, "no Daddy, one of those will be just fine."  

Professional Soccer Player

Yesterday, Harper and I were outside kicking the soccer ball around and practicing taking shots.  I was pleasantly surprised by the progress she has made since this summer.  In the midst of the practicing Harper looks at me and says, "I don't wanna be a doctor when I grow up anymore, I wanna be a soccer player."  I just stopped and thanked God that my little princess is shooting for the stars with her future.

Crazy Day

Here are some of the pictures I took of a crazy funnel cloud that developed over Yukon.  I was proud of Harper because she really handled the weather like a trooper.  I also have to admit that this was the first time in my life I decided it would be a good idea to get the dogs and have a seat in the hallway, of course after I ran outside and took some pictures. (They posted in reverse order)

My little helper

I have to admit that I never knew how much help Harper could be.  One day I got the vaccum out and started to vaccum and harper asked if she could try.  Me thinking this wouldn't last long, I let her give it a try in the living room.

But, she kept going.  Which surprised me because as you can see the vaccum is much larger than she is.
She finally finished after vaccuming the livingroom, her room, Melissa's and my room and her brothers room.  I never knew that something as tedious as vaccuming could provide so much entertainment.  This new helpfulness is coming from the fact that she is going to be a big sister soon and she "needs to take care of herself and help us".  She told me that she is practicing to take care of her brother when Melissa and I need to go somewhere.  Not quite sure we are ready for that just yet.

Snow Buddies

During my three day break from school due to the ice, we got enough sleet so that it appeared to Harper to be snow.  So what does a three year old want to do with snow..........

that's right, snow angels.  We laid down in the driveway and brushed out some snow angels.  That logically lead to attempting to sled. 

seeing as to how we didn't have a sled, we tried everything we could.  We ultimately settled on an Ikea bag.  Needless to say Harper had an amazing time and I am glad I could share it with her!

Harper can't wait!

I think the Barlow household is getting anxious for the arrival of baby Owen.  And none is more excited than my baby girl.  Her and I spend a lot of time discussing how she will help with Owen.  according to her, if Melissa and I need to go anywhere she will stay with her brother because she thinks he might not want to go to the store (she is alredy thinking he will be the same home-body that she is).  What do you say to that, a three year old willing to sacrifice her play time in order to care for her brother!  I really can't wait for Harper to get to meet her brother, she will be an amazing big sister.

There must be something to Barack Obama

I have to admit right off the bat I did not vote for Barack Obama.  That being said, there must be something to Mr. Obama.  Melissa told me that on inauguration day her and Harper were driving home when little miss sunshine piped up from the back seat, "Mom, Barack Obama was the only one who won today".  Melissa was puzzled, and asked Harper for clarification.  Harper quickly repeated her same statement.  This made me realize that Mr. Obama must be a very influential individual if even my three year old understands who he is.  I hope for the best!