Woody, from Toy Story, was a fixture in Harper’s first grade classroom.  There was an instance during the school year where Woody magically appeared on Harper’s desk.  To hear Harper tell that story was pure magic; she lit up as she explained Woody’s superpowers.  Even after in person school ended, Harper would ask Ms. Rastelli about Woody’s whereabouts and Harper would then relay during family conversations what Woody was up to recently.  A few weeks ago, Harper spoke to Ms. Rastelli and during the conversation, Harper mentioned how funny it would be if Woody showed up at our house.

Can you imagine Harper’s surprise upon opening the mailbox today, seeing a package addressed to her and Woody literally popping out of the package. I was watching as Harper grabbed the mail…she pulled Woody out so quickly and ran with him screaming into the backyard where Justin was working that it was Woody!  The envelope and all the other mail dropped to the ground instantaneously upon her recognition of Woody!

It has been four hours since Woody arrived with a letter in our mail.  Harper has not stopped talking about Woody’s superpowers.  Woody hasn’t left her side and she has declared him her “best doll friend”.  I’m sitting here watching Harper and Avery play make believe with Woody going on hour four and despite Emerson trying everything in her power to make Harper question Woody’s magic, this girl BELIEVES!  Seeing her innocence, happiness, and joy is the real magic.

My girl and her best “doll” friend.