I know I’m doing things opposite, by beginning this post with the grand finale picture, but I just can’t help myself. On Friday, I taught Piper Jane how to hug, and we were able to work on it a little bit over the weekend. I was worried I’d have to go over it a lot with her as a refresher, but she was a hugging pro by Sunday night (pictured). She even squoze me back.
Today’s lesson (not pictured) was trying to get Pipsey to kiss me on the cheek. She thought it was supposed to be a snot on the cheek. According to her, she was going for an A, but in my opinion she totally didn’t even get close. We’ll work on kisses again soon.
Piper Jane was in her Jammie jams for our visit on Saturday and Sunday, I loved it. Sorry I don’t have pictures from Saturday, but I don’t do a post for every visit, in fact, I probably only post half of the visits. Sometimes, we like to just play with her and hog her to ourselves, but don’t be mad because we make up for it with pictures like the amazing ones in this entire post. Anyway, Saturday, she was wearing some monkey pajamas, and she was hold a monkey finger puppet that wears pajamas. It was perfect. I’m pretty sure someone should write a children’s book about it and send it to me for free.
Back to the pictures…I can’t remember what Piper Jane was doing in this below picture, but to me it looks like she is showing me her hand. I don’t blame her, it’s a really nice looking hand..
I like to tickle Piper Jane’s face with my hair. She is so so ticklish. But she is very selective with it and will crack up and pee one day, and stare completely blankly at you when you tickle the same spot the next day. So, Sunday her face was ticklish. Maybe it never will be again. (I like how her hand is prepared to block my hair strand, she is mad smart that Pip)
Piper loves to wear mama’s rings lately. It’s probably because I have been singing “single ladies put a ring on it” for a full year without coming up for air. I just like the thought of Piper’s head being like “I do like it, so I should probably put my mama’s ring on it”. And by “it” we all know she means her own hand/thumb. She loves that thing..
(click pic to see Pippy put a ring on it)
(no explaining needed) Actually there is. Piper Jane is straight up kneeing me in the throat. And laughing about it.
Jake’s favorite thing to do lately, is take something of Piper’s (the more she loves it, the better) and cuddle it and pretend it’s his. So in the below sequence, Jake is saying “ohhhh, my favorite pink blanky, I love it so much. My soft, pink blanky. Oh blanky, I love you soooo.” and then picture Jake’s manliness nuzzling right up to that pink blanky which of course nearly sends Piper Jane into a total giggle explosion. She then grabs the blanket and buries her face into it and SCREEEEAAAAMMS her hardest. The cutest part about the scream is that it’s muffled inside of the blanky…..Then she comes up for air and does it a few more times. There has never been anything funnier, anywhere. Ever.
Nuzzle nuzzle nuzzle, grab, giggle, burry, scream. It’s a nice little combo.
All weekend I squoze Piper Jane hard core. And for once she did it to me too. (refer to first Pipture)
Thanks for reading. Love you so much!
PS I MET A LITTLE GIRL NAMED PIPER TODAY! her name was Piper Ivy. I loved her.
Those are some seriously cute pictures and hooray for sqouzes!
That looks like the most wonderful hug ever! Piper looks like a fast learner, kisses will be coming any day now!
The blanket/screaming story was so cute.
Your right, these might be the sweetest pictures of that pip I have ever seen. Love her!
Hands down the cutest post in all the land.
All of these piptures are precious but especially that first one. I’m in love with your blob and your Pip! You are the best! xo
Love it. Love it, love it, love it! I’m sooo happy for you! The first time (and who am I kidding, all the times after that, too) that your kiddo HUGS YOU BACK is such a precious, indescribable feeling. I’m betting that a Pip hug is totally worth waiting an extra couple years for. <3
i want a hug from that girl. she is too cute.
I love these pictures- so adorable
Reagan: I just recently started following your blob (I saw your article on cjane and followed through to your site) and I’ve been an avid reader ever since. I love the stories of you/your husband, your recap of day-to-day life and the wonderful details of your life with Pip. Keep up the great work. Melissa -Louisville KY
Your daughter is simply a lovely angel! She reminds me of how God wants us to be in our own lives.
Love that pip! You should get us a video of that cute scream!! I want to hear.. please please please!?
LOVE it! Her hair looks so cute in those too…such a curly girly like her mama. No need for flat iron curls for your Pip!
Sara
(aka Natalie-Portman-look-alike…NOT! BUT I WISH!)
Here is a cute idea for sock monkey pj’s. This post made me think of Piper and how much she might like these PJ’s and since you are so crafty I thought I would share!
http://blog.angelayosten.com/2009/11/sock-monkey-shirt-tutorial.html
So incredibly precious. Wow. <3 You always melt my heart with your stories.
Sweetest post *ever*. I die over the hug pic. So glad your weekend was filled with such sweetness!
Your girlie has the most awesome eyelashes ever! Yes, I am jeal!!!
So stinkin’ cute! I really can’t believe how much she has grown, even in the last few months that I have been following the blob. It gives me some ideas for a picture book series called “The Adventures of Piper Jane”. I will have to think on that one!
PS – I have told EVERYONE on my own blog about your blogs and how adorable Piper is…JSYK!
Reagan, thank you for sharing your Pip with your readers. I don’t usually cry when I read other people’s blog posts, but I did when I read this one. That Piper is something else. I can’t imagine what you were feeling when she hugged you this weekend. What a precious gift she is.
Blessings to you and your sweet family. I hope Piper will graduate to sweet kisses soon!
Kelly
awesome
YAY! So glad you posted, and what a great post. There is nothing quite like a hug from your child. I am not surprised that she picked up on it so quickly, she is a smart little pip!
Just wanted to send a little “pip-squeeze” from a fellow NYer! I love your blob and have fallen in love with your little munchkin!!
Sending lots of love and hugs from the UES
Holly
Oh hugs are the best…but Pippy hugs??? Oh man!
awwww
That is one most amazing hug!!! I see a gld medal for hugging in her future. Piper is a rare jewel, priceless.
Ack! The cuteness!! Hugs from Massachusetts!!! Is this how to do it..(((()))))??
oh man, I loved this post! She’s getting cuter and cuter every time you let us get a glimpse…thanks for not hogging all of her to yourself!
hahaha she’s gonna be a monster, between the trach games, the snot kisses and the princess bowling pins you’ve got your hands full. I love it. Always looking forward to your next post!
Amber
I have been reading your blog for a few months, and I have to say this is my favorite post. It is SOOOO sweet and you all look so happy! Especially little Pip!! I agree- we need VIDEO of the scream!
Brings Tears to my Eyes. That little Pip is a Love. Missed you Girls, glad to see you back ! Love the Shot with her Daddy too.
Jamie
Sniff sniff. Awe, now see what you made me do? I needed some little happy tears. Squeezes are the BEST! Yay, Piper!
This whole post made me smile! She is full of such sass! I love it!
I love that first picture. It is so cute, and you can tell how happy piper is. It just beams through the picture.
soooooooooo cute!
This post made me silly grin. Nothing better than tiny hands on a mommy neck. *sigh*
That first picture is priceless.
Oh my goodness, that first picture! Took my breath away.
And my favorite line of the post–”It’s probably because I have been singing ‘single ladies put a ring on it’ for a full year without coming up for air.” You are too funny.
This was one of the best posts ever. I imagine this visit was just totally filled with laughter and love. I bet when you had to leave even though you were sad, you were still just beaming, thinking about how this super fun visit.
I can’t wait to meet Pip! In the last two weeks I’ve had two new nephews born in California and it’s killing me not to squeeze them, so I may just have to take my smothering out on Piper. Hope she doesn’t mind.
please tell me you are going to blow up that top picture, print it on canvas and hang it over your fireplace. because it is the cutest thing EVER. seriously. it is piptacular!!
Thanks for the smiles! Piper looks so happy! <3
Hi Reagan,
Piper is adorable! I actually have a niece named Piper Dee. I think it’s such an adorable name
So cute! It is amazing that no matter who the child, we as the parents have to do our best to teach the child EVERYTHING. It brings such immense happiness to experience each “milestone”. This is darling to see these photos. Okay, so can I come visit soon?
GASP. YOU NEED. TO TAKE. THESE STUNNING PICTURES. TO THE PHOTO STORE. AND HAVE ENLARGED TO POSTER SIZE. AND SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THEM EVERY DAY LIKE YOU DO FOR US. she. is. breathtaking. a dollop of joy. a piper masterpiece every darn day. a pound of perfect pudding. i’ve been speechless and haven’t been able to comment. the videos the other day? the tiptoes? that face? it’s just too much. TOO. MUCH. she is a rollercoaster ride with the best little swoops. she’s fanciful. and dreamy. and lovey. and perfect. i dare you to make us love her more. because we couldn’t possibly. but then we do. i’m out of breath again. xoxoxoxoreaganbee.
I have been following (since cjane) and you guys are too fun! Since I have been reading your story, I feel nudged to be a little more appreciative of my children, a little bit snugglier and really appreciate their healthy bodies. I must be mentioning it/praying about it a lot cause even my 2 year old thanked Heavenly Father for his “hewfy dody” in his prayers this morning. I hadn’t thought about it in this way till you brought it to my attention. Your family is wonderful. Thanks for sharing!
Oh, how nice it must feel to have those skinny little arms around your neck! My little gal has the same PJ’s! Love the pictures!!!
This blog was just Piperlicious!!! The first pipture just makes my heart smile
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That first picture is so cute! Hugs from your kid is the very best. Sometimes even snotty kisses can be the best too.
Snotty spit kisses are the best! Love you too…
Hooray! I love that Piper is hugging now. What a great feeling. Wonderful piptures this post.
p.s. my cousins named their baby Pyper.
Piper is the cutest little thing EVER! I love her so much! This post made me teary eyed with joy for all of you. Love your family! XOXO
Okay, I’m sure everyone else said this too (I am *not* reading all 47 comments– sheesh!) but this was the best blob post that was ever blobbed. That little Pipsy girl looks like the happiest girl alive with her mama and daddy. Ahhh, love.