We are well on our way to the Terrible Threes (two has nothing on three), which will require a separate post to really do it justice, but to sum it up: Harper is extremely independent, strong-willed, and will say absolutely anything to have her way! She is so stubborn that most of the time she will say things just to contradict me, even if it makes absolutely no sense at all. She’s not even three yet, and we’re already buckled in for a fun ride!

Watching morning cartoons:

Me: “Harper, do you want to sit with me?”

Harper: “Um, actually I just want to sit here all by myself.”

Our weekly battle with constipation:

Me (threatening): “Do I need to give you poop medicine?”

Harper: “Yeah! I love poop medicine!”

Me: “Really? Are you sure?”

Harper: “Yeah! Poop medicine gives me good energy!”

Me: “What would you like for breakfast?”

Harper: “Um, I would like some more fruit please.”

Me: “More fruit?”

Harper: “Yeah, fruit is good because it helps the poop and pee come out.”

Getting dressed for bed:

Harper (without even glancing at them): “No! Not those pj’s! Those are just so, so yucky!”

Mommy needs to watch what she says:

Harper: “Mommy, you need to cowopewate because you’re being a wittle bit nasty.”