A Birthday, Pre-School, & wait its FALL already!

Time seems to be flying by in our house at a rapid pace.

Today I took Will for his orientation at pre-school. Its was fascinating to watch all these toddlers interacting with each other. The not sharing, ignoring the teacher, arguing with their parents - all the things I've been secretly worked up with Will. A huge sigh of relief as we walked out together chatting about how nice Mrs. Salada (his teacher) was, and how the girl with the polka-dot dress was VERY pretty just like Barbie. He's totally normal, fit right in and had a ball.

Until the end when Coach Eric demonstrated an extra program called "Soccer Shorts". He went around the group allowing each child to kick a goal (after a totally fun session learning how to stretch, pass the ball and simon says) picking Will to go first. He kicked the ball, short of the goal and melted down. Bad. With tears. Throwing himself on the ground inconsolable. When I asked Will later about signing up for soccer my question was met with a quick "no thanks". Can't say I blame him.

Ben continues to grow by leaps and bounds. He recently discovered his hands and loves to gnaw on them. His feet go a mile a minute, and he's started to reach/bat at objects. He's especially fascinated with Will and lights up whenever he comes close (Will is equally smitten with him). He smiles, laughs and is just the best baby anyone could have ordered. And to think he's not only adorable, but sleeps more than 2 hours at night!

And as I write this the quest for the perfect Halloween ensemble for the Koppmann clan continues. Suggestions welcome.....