Harry's First Day at School

It was a good day, Harry seemed to really enjoy his class! There are only 4 of them until October. Chad said that as soon as he dropped him off he crawled off and went straight to Princess Elizabeth(my friend's baby). His teachers said that he was very interested in the other babies and would not stay off of them! What can I say he is a social little guy! I stopped by during my quick lunch and one of the teachers were holding him. I held him for less than 5 minutes and he was out. I know he must have been so tired. It was a good day and tomorrow will be better!

Monogram provided by our good friend Brandie! She has made it her mission to make sure that Harry and his teachers have special gifts that are embroidered!

Oh, How the Weekends Fly By

Friday night I took Harry to meet his teachers. Chad and I attended the parent's information meeting on Thursday and were very impressed with the amount of love that his program gives. Harry had a ball playing with all of his new classmates. Two of the kids in his class are only there for 5 hours since it is a MDO program but, there are 3 kids who are with him everyday all day long. I am very blessed to personally know their parents and am pumped he will be buddies with their little ones. Harry is not the oldest but, probably the most active of the 6, hopefully it won't be long before they are racing around with him.
After a good night of first impressions we came home and had family play time. He was so giddy! By the way, I did not have him in any of the clothes shown or lack of for his open house! He looked very handsome and was by far the cutest boy! There is a Harrison in his class, what are the odds.
Saturday we went shopping for birthday presents, Harry has 2 friends and one cousin who have a birthdays in the next week! While we were out we got Harry's portraits made in Papa Harry's outfit! Memaw made this little red outfit and shirt and it was in mint condition! Harry did the most of the smiling in Papa's outfit! I think that Papa may have been a little chubbier and a bit shorter than Harry at his age! These are pictures of the pictures we purchased! The girl taking the pictures has watched Harry grow so she took a ton of shots. Hopefully they will be online soon and I can show off the other shots.

We had to buy this picture because I think it will be the last time he can take a shot like this, it is so babyish! He was crazy about those blocks!
Saturday night we went to eat at a neet place with some friends from church. It is called Mont Ne, sounds fancy but it was not, just fried chicken with southern sides! Tonight we will be preparing for Harry's first day of school tomorrow! Daddy will be doing the drop off!
I will be sure to give a thorough update on every word the teacher said about Harry!

1st Day of School

Aunt Amy made my A list today when she emailed me this message and pictures from Harry:
I have been such a good boy today! I haven't even cried once!! I slept for 2 1/2 hours and explored Uncle Scott and Aunt Amy's house from one side to the other!! I ate all my peas/carrots and avocados and had a bottle after I woke up. I was a little dazed at first from such a long nap, but I snapped out of it quick, played with Brooke and Maggie and had fun fun fun! I think I can stay here a few more hours, but then all I want is you! So get ready for some Harry Bear time!!

I LOVE YOU!!!



I was also very thankful and encouraged by the sweet messages from Kim, Holly, Lauren and Mom! Chad came home with Rick's petifors!!

For the record; Harry came home talking louder than he was before, I wonder who he learned that from???

Update

I know it has been a while since my last post but, honestly nothing has been going on and we have been super busy! I haven't been carrying my camera around as much this week but, plan on getting back in the habit. I don't like to post without a picture so, the picture for the week is this one with Brooklyn! Chad took the day off to watch Harry and Brooklyn on Friday! He loved every minute! He said he doesn't know how people with twins do it, but he enjoyed the day. He wanted Harry to match Brooklyn so he put Harry in his Polo outfit for a photo shoot! Tomorrow is the first day of school and for some reason I have a lot of anxiety! I thought I was completely content until church tonight! I just started crying, I am going to miss him! When Chad and I made the decision for me to keep working we said we would take it one year at a time; the year seems so long at this point! Harry will be fine, he is social, loves other babies and is pretty independent. I know when I get back into it the days will fly by and seeing Harry will be the highlight of everyday. Amy is watching Harry on my first day back, a brave soul! He has become a handful, bear crawling or should I call it speed crawling, he is a quick one!
I have to brag on Chad. I told him that it was understood when we said our wedding vows that when you marry a teacher you will have extra tasks that seem tedious but oh so important! He has organized my Outlook, stapled border on walls, created my reading log on Excel, and now he is cutting slits in tennis balls for the legs of the student's chairs. He has finally understood the need for a new outfit on the first day of school. Even teachers need a new set of threads to sport on the much anticipated 1st day!
Speaking of clothes I have to give this random fact that my friend Holly pointed out to me today after we went shopping. Forever 21 has scripture on the bottom of their bags! I kid you not, John 3:16 is printed 2 times on the very bottom of the bag. I was so surprised, random I know, yet interesting.
I know this bunch of random notes but, I wanted to keep up with what is happening on my first day back to school with a baby.
I hope everyone else has a great first week back!

Baby Can Dance

Can't Get Enough of this Smile!

I love pictures of Harry's 2 teethies(as we call them).
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Harry has another toothie coming in! It popped up today.


Harry Ware Harry Ware Do the Splits!

Harry in the Classroom

This will be my 5th year starting a new school year as the teacher. This is my 1st year to start a new school year with such a "great" little helper! I am suprisingly excited about the new school year. It is bittersweet. I cherish my time with Harry but, am eager to engulf in my passion for learning. I have been very lucky to know some awesome girls who love my baby. They come to school and play with him while I get work done. My room is a mess in these pictures but, it has finally came together. I will have to put post pictures on the blog. I am sure Harry will be glad to pose in them.
It has become a family affair. Chad helped staple paper in those hard to reach places and Mom came to share ideas and take care of Harry. Harry has a whole new world to explore when he comes to my school. He has found many new teething toys, messes to make, more books to knock over, and of course he doesn't play with HIS toys that I brought.
I laugh because, he loves this ball, it has questions about books on it and I have decided that when I land on "Who is the main character of your story?" it will and forever be HARRY!
Poor kid is filthy after navigating under the desks and chairs; pulling up on racks and shelves. He is in for an adventure every time he comes to visit.

Harry's First Tantrum

Harry was not a happy baby when I closed the guest bedroom door he wanted to go in! The beginning of his fit was much worse than these pictures.

He put his head on the floor then banged on the door crying. I had 0 sympathy. No one told me these little fits started so early. It wasn't very long and opening another door stopped it pretty quick.

The Duck Hunter

Harry loves his ducks when it comes to bath time! If we could only keep him from pulling up on the faucet duck!

Harry Stays Cool

Harry has been beating the heat by spending time in the water. Harry loves going to the neighborhood pool and Tuesday he met up with Charlie to crawl around the Springdale Aqua Center! Charlie would rather walk and wonder on her own. She did stop and give Harry a few kisses. They are under an awning here, Harry did not stay there long. Needless to say Harry is a water bug! He "ain't scared"!

This is Harry's favorite way to spend his hot summer days! He likes to wear the least amount of clothes and make the biggest amount of messes! It's a Baby's WORLD!

A Time of Celebration

We had a weekend of merriment and more unexpected milestones. Friday night Chad's sweet parents watched Harry while we went on a date and joined them at camp. I could do a whole post on how much we love church camp but, I will save that one for another day! Harry spent the entire day at Green Valley Bible Camp. Chad's dad worked out there all week and his family spends a lot of time there as well. Harry was in HEAVEN! He ate up the attention, other kids to watch, and of course getting close to nature! We enjoyed out time out there as well, we were inspired by Big Harry's insightful devo.

Saturday I had another day without Harry(not by choice, by chance). McCoy's baby shower. He was given some really neat gifts and lots of love! Mimi and I were so inspired we decided to go on a little shopping trip for Harry! Katie and I met up after the shower to do a little shopping and play with the Harry! I am not exaggerating, I wasn't expecting this, nor push this new milestone but, Harry took 3 steps with Katie! She let go and he took 3 steps to me! I had never tried! I was in pure shock! Harry's physical therapist sure is inspiring! Not only did Harry take 3 steps he climbed steps! Here is the proof! I do not keep up with those baby milestone books but, I once again was not expecting this one. Go Harry Go!

This is when we all got together at Kirk and Rachel's House! We did lots of visiting and catching up with the Fowlers, Millers, and special guests: Bullards! Harry was loving every minute. During one of his googoo ga ga songs, he may have said GiGi for Ginger(Rachel's mom)! He reached for Jerry, Rachel's dad! There was no doubt he is going to be super jealous when McCoy comes, Rachel and Kirk with another baby!!!!! We had a fine time, with friends, Tim's Pizza, and of course Harry's love for dogs!

He's Got the Look