"Me Too's" Turn

It's "Me Too's" turn to head off to school.  Cooper had preschool conference last week with his teachers. His school is housed at the daycare he attends.  The teachers are wonderful and Cooper is SO excited to be a big boy and go to school too.  He attends preschool two to three times a week (rotating Fridays).  We know he will do awesome in school!

Many of you have asked how the past week has gone for Cooper.  As you probably heard, he had a very hard time transitioning from Jenny's house to a daycare center WITHOUT me.  He misses me so much and asks Mommy at least 3 times a day when I will be home.  Last week he said he LOVES his daycare center and especially one of his daycare teachers who he says is like a "grandma!"

My exciting adventures this past week included my first day on the bus, except the bus never came by to pick me up :(  Daddy drove me to school and Mom was "that Mom" who had to call and set things straight with the bus company.  Needless to say, the bus was right on time the next morning.  I love riding the bus to school!

As we patiently waited for the bus to arrive, Cooper decided to put in his two cents, right on the weeds at the corner.  

It's FOOTBALL season, woo-hoo!  Let the rivalry begin at our house.  Cooper dressed himself for football the opening week.  Notice his jersey is on backwards!?!?!  After he realized Mommy's team was on, and he watched AP score the first touchdown, he wanted to change into outfit #2- smart boy :)

New beginnings and routines- we started Sunday School this past weekend.  Mommy has decided to continue to teach preschool, meaning her 3 year run with my class has ended.  She now teaches Cooper's Sunday School class.  He was so proud to receive his bible and a special Sunday School tote.

We started swimming lessons on Sundays at the Y.  We had such a busy summer that we didn't sign up for swim lessons.  We spent a ton of time in the water all summer long which was obvious- Cooper and I were flying off the edge of the pool, dunking ourselves completely underwater, and swimming fast!  Mommy hopes I will be swimming 100% independently by next summer- no floats!

Uncle Ben, Auntie Erin, Kyra and Bennett made an impromptu visit to Grammy's.  We headed up there too after soccer to spend the chilly day with them at the resort.  We took a final pontoon ride, all bundled up.

Visited our favorite pub on the lake for pizza, ice cream, rootbeer, pull tabs and pool.  Sounds like a typical day for a 5 year old, right?  Only in Wisconsin....

I chalk my own cue stick....

Cooper can shoot pool (kinda)....

And we know the band *Uncle Randy came to play.  We look forward to boating next summer already!

I also started soccer and Mommy is the head coach.  Not by choice- she wanted to assist, but no other parent wanted to head the team, so she became the coach.  At least she has played for 32 years, so she does know what she is doing out there.  And because of her coaching my team, you will see her in every picture thanks to Daddy's camera skills (YIKES!) I am #5 on the Black Birds team.

I do quite well during drills and practice.  I have improved my skills since last season!

But~ when it comes to game time, I am not a real "go-getter" on the field.  I like to socialize, run after the kids, but not really the ball.  Chances are good, this is "typical" for 5 year olds :)

That's our latest update from the week.  Fall sure seems to have hit us hard these past few days, but we are feeling ready for these changes.  Enjoy the week ahead!