I've had zero desire to blog lately. I'm not sure why. Life just seems very full, very busy, right now. It's not necessarily a pleasant feeling either. Everyone's kept busy over the past week.

Accalia had both soccer practice (Tuesday) and a game (Saturday) and continues to have fun. Ella has just as much fun on the sidelines. Yesterday she kicked the soccer ball we brought along all the way across the back field without stopping or stumbling. Two boys playing soccer stopped and yelled for their friends to look at her. If this is a sign of natural athleticism, she definitely hasn't gotten that from Cory or myself. Accalia had her first tap class on Friday and really enjoyed it.

Cole had a lot of fun at storytime on Tuesday. He chatted up a couple of the kids there but seemed concerned when he told me that he hadn't been able to talk with everyone. He continues to be a social little guy. He's been spending a lot of time playing outside in the dirt and moving around dirt and rocks with his big trucks.

The neighbor girls weren't around much this past week or this weekend, and I think that's bummed Accalia and Cole out. Hopefully they'll be able to spend more time with them this week.

Ella's now less than a month away from turning two. Lately she's been extremely conscientious about putting things away, turning off things, etc. She'll turn off lights, the tv, and so on when we leave a room. She'll throw dirty clothes in the hamper and throw garbage away. She loves to shake hands. She's trying to act very adult. She's also been going through a bit of a hitting stage. It doesn't occur on a regular basis, but every so often we'll be near each other and she'll whack us in the head. I have to keep from laughing sometimes because it's rather comical. She doesn't do it because she's angry. I think she just wants to see our reaction. When she gets in a hitting mood, though, I have to stand up and walk away from her reach because she'll just keep trying again and again. Then, just as suddenly as she starts, she's lost interest. We'll see how long this experimenting lasts. Cole went through a short hitting or pushing phase, and I think he did that because he was actually upset or feeling threatened (usually if another child came near his toys).

Tomorrow my dad turns 58 and my niece Brooklyn turns two. Happy birthday to both! Schools aren't in session tomorrow because of a teacher inservice or something, so we're getting together with friends in the morning. The week will be filled with dance, storytime, art, the chiropractor and soccer. Cory's dad is planning to come this weekend to see Accalia play soccer. Unfortunately, right now the forecast is for a rainy weekend. That won't be too good if the game is cancelled the one weekend he comes.