I got to see my friend Harper this morning. She is walking!

@TheHorse (183904)

Walnut Creek, California

March 22, 2023 3:27pm CST

My friend's day care was shut down for a couple of weeks due to medical appointments, trying to get her Special Needs son into an appropriate school, and power outages. I had not seen Harper and my other littlie friends for half a month! When last I saw Harper, she was walking while holding my hand, and could stand on he own for about ten seconds, but could not yet walk on her own. Since then, she has turned 11-months-old. When she saw me today, her eyes lit up, and she WALKED over to me with her arms outstretched. I was happy, but I also wish I had seen her first steps. She spent most of the hour I was there on my lap, hugging me, but she also climbed down to explore her environment. She can now play peek-a-boo, using her hands to cover her eyes, and laughing when she removes them. She doesn't say "pee-boo" yet, but I predict she will soon. I am off to Guitar Center soon for my "epic day" (Wednesday). Wish me survival. The day is off to a loving start.

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@RubyHawk (91518)

• Atlanta, Georgia

23 Mar

Harper is a pretty baby. She’s missed you these two weeks.

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@marlina (156360)

• Canada

23 Mar

She sure did!

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@TheHorse (183904)

• Walnut Creek, California

23 Mar

I'm glad she recognized me and remembered that I am her pal (attachment figure if I'm playing psychologist).

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@RubyHawk (91518)

• Atlanta, Georgia

23 Mar

@TheHorse Whatever, she enjoys your company.

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@allen0187 (58272)

• Philippines

23 Mar

I'm sure Harper was glad to see you as well.

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@allen0187 (58272)

• Philippines

24 Mar

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@TheHorse (183904)

• Walnut Creek, California

23 Mar

One of my greatest pleasure yesterday was seeing her eyes light up when she saw me.

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@kaylachan (45747)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

23 Mar

That is amazing. Children really grow so fast.

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@TheHorse (183904)

• Walnut Creek, California

23 Mar

They really do. That's a part of why I enjoy working with them.

@DaddyEvil (127395)

• United States

22 Mar

Oh, nice! I had wondered how she was doing. I'm glad she seems to be doing fine. And that you got to "visit" with her today. Have fun at work tonight, pony...

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@TheHorse (183904)

• Walnut Creek, California

23 Mar

Thanks, DE. I have made it home and am relaxing now.

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@DaddyEvil (127395)

• United States

23 Mar

@TheHorse You're welcome, pony...

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@TheHorse (183904)

• Walnut Creek, California

23 Mar

@DaddyEvil I got some work done on my coasters. But I am pooped. I will be going to bed soon.

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@rakski (114598)

• Philippines

23 Mar

Good for Harper. You must be really to her walking on her own

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@rakski (114598)

• Philippines

23 Mar

@TheHorse that is true

@TheHorse (183904)

• Walnut Creek, California

23 Mar

I'm excited. At that age, milestones are reached so quickly. Who knows what is next.

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George Bernard Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (82803)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

22 Mar

I wish you the best of good luck today on your work day at Guitar Center. today.

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@TheHorse (183904)

• Walnut Creek, California

23 Mar

Thanks, George. Guitar Center went well. But I'm glad to be home and relaxing.

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@TheHorse (183904)

• Walnut Creek, California

24 Mar

@Deepizzaguy I hope you are relaxing too.

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George Bernard Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (82803)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

23 Mar

@TheHorse You are welcome.

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (35832)

• Toccoa, Georgia

22 Mar

That's sweet. Harper seems like a happy child.

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@TheHorse (183904)

• Walnut Creek, California

23 Mar

She really is. And I love the fact that she likes to explore her environment. We played together with the baby Legos in the photo today.

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@Juliaacv (78215)

• Canada

22 Mar

Too much-our little granddaughter, Harper, just took off walking on her own today too.

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@TheHorse (183904)

• Walnut Creek, California

23 Mar

Isn't it an exciting moment? Of course it also means new ways they can fall and bang into something.

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@wolfgirl569 (79014)

• Marion, Ohio

22 Mar

It's always fun when they learn something new

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@TheHorse (183904)

• Walnut Creek, California

23 Mar

It really is. New "goals" happen often when they're little.

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@RasmaSandra (65475)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

22 Mar

Congratulations to Harper wait till she starts running you two will really have a lot of fun, Best of luck at the Guitar Center,

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@TheHorse (183904)

• Walnut Creek, California

23 Mar

I think she's going to be an athlete. She has already enjoyed "rolly catch" with a squishy ball while sitting in front of me. She rolls the ball to her young friends.

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@sol_cee (38267)

• Philippines

23 Mar

Time flies! She’s big now

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@TheHorse (183904)

• Walnut Creek, California

23 Mar

Yep. She tries to say my name. I look forward to her first real words.

@JamesHxstatic (29504)

• Eugene, Oregon

22 Mar

A great way to start a long day! Have fun teaching.

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@TheHorse (183904)

• Walnut Creek, California

23 Mar

Guitar Center went well. But I'm glad to be home and able to relax.

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@JamesHxstatic (29504)

• Eugene, Oregon

23 Mar

@TheHorse Always good to come home.

@JudyEv (312266)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Mar

How cool is that! 11 months is pretty early to be walking. Good for Harper. Enjoy your day.

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@TheHorse (183904)

• Walnut Creek, California

23 Mar

Thanks, Judy. The day went well. I am glad to relax now.

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@LindaOHio (123655)

• United States

15 Apr

I hope you survived. Babies can change so much in two weeks!

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@TheHorse (183904)

• Walnut Creek, California

15 Apr

I am glad I got to see her yesterday. I love it when she tries to say my name.

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@popciclecold (32800)

• United States

22 Mar

Happy you got to see Harper, sounds like you have it going on, on hump day.

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@TheHorse (183904)

• Walnut Creek, California

22 Mar

A busy day, but off to a fun start.

@marlina (156360)

• Canada

23 Mar

Such a happy moment

@Icydoll (37202)

• India

22 Mar

You had fun time with Harper . She is looking very active and enjoying her play time in the picture

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@TheHorse (183904)

• Walnut Creek, California

23 Mar

I hope I get to see her tomorrow.

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