I knew it eventually had to happen with a roomful of little girls. During Accalia's dance class, I went out to the van to change Cole's poopy diaper. When I came back in, all the girls were looking for their moms. Apparently one girl had to go to the bathroom, so four others decided they did, too. I could tell the instructor was a tad bit annoyed, but she had the girls keep doing exercises while one girl went to the bathroom. When it was Accalia's turn, we went into the bathroom and she declared she didn't have to go. Why do I have the feeling that Accalia is going to be one of those females who likes to travel to the bathroom in a pack? I've never been that way, but I suppose someone has to be :) The girls learned how to crab walk in class today. That was the big excitement. And Cole has now taken to shrieking throughout class, something he normally does most of the time at home. It's just the way he communicates at this point, but I really wish it were a tiny bit quieter!

Speaking of Cole, somewhere over the past few weeks Cole has turned into a little toddler rather than a baby without me noticing. I looked at him one day and saw the boy he will be. It's sad and exciting at the same time. It's so hard to believe that he'll be one in less than three months! His first year has really flown by. And it's exciting because I just just see what a fun kid he will be. He's got a terrific personality. Absolutely engaging. He's one of those kids who tries to work the room to either make everyone smile or to pay attention to him. He's definitely like my brother Jeremy and my cousin Andrew in that respect. Not at all like me. Accalia is like me. Shy until she's very comfortable with a situation and not easily taking a leadership role.

Well, I'm off to finish reading The Little House to Accalia. She fell asleep last night halfway through.