It’s hard to believe that Harper Cole is already an energetic, silly, sneaky, precious, loving, feisty, AMAZING little two-year-old! He’s turned into such an awesome little guy. He’s learning new things every single day and with each of those days, we just NEVER know what to expect! Haha, I love that about him. He’s into everything, trying to figure out this great big ol’ world he live in. He’s talking more and more, piecing together phrases and short, choppy sentences. We truly have to watch every little word that we say, because our personal parrot repeats just about everything he hears- in his funny little Harper Cole “way”. He says one and even some three syllable words pretty well, but two syllable words he does this little repeating thing. Some examples are “b-blank” (blanket), “fing-fings” (fingers), “ca-cook” (cookie) and so on….He doesn’t do it all the time, but when he does it’s pretty funny! I repeat the word the way it’s supposed to be pronounced, but I’m going to be honest and say that the way he puts his own little spin on words is precious and I know I’ll miss it some day!
He loves to play with his beloved trains, trucks, cars, tractors- basically anything that rolls. He also loves puzzles, books, blocks, and anything he has to take apart, figure out, or put together. I love to just watch him and envision those tiny wheels turning in that beautiful brain that God has given him. He plays very well independently, but enjoys “rough-housing”, chasing, and being silly with his buddies too. He loves to play outdoors at the playground (Smilebox below), on his playset, in his play area in the backyard with toys, and with friends just about anywhere. He likes to go to indoor jumpy places, also. We recently started a 2-year-old “Mommy and Me” tumbling class- this is interesting because our little fellow isn’t the most coordinated! He’s not jumping or running fast yet, but we’ll get there! He’s also finishing up his last semester in Kindermusik. That’s been a lot of fun and we’ve made some wonderful little friends. He enjoys going to the nursery and playing with his little church buddies on on Wednesdays and Sundays. We try to have play-dates with his little friends as often as possible to encourage social skills and just to enjoy the company of good friends!
I could go on for days about Harper Cole…we just cherish our sweet boy…he’s just so funny and truly a joy to be around (most of the time, ha!) He has his days here and there where the “terrible, but terrific” twos are verrrry evident, haha! He minds pretty well, but he does get into trouble and he does have his “sit-down” rug where he goes to chill out. He’s so loved and he knows that…I pray every day for wisdom from above to “train up my child in the way he should go….” Enjoy the pictures below of our little blessing having a fun day at the the playground…(must go now, heard a crash…haha!)

Another free scrapbook by Smilebox