Will....

Will is one of a kind, at least we think so! We finally got him a real winter coat. I just couldn't stand putting layer after layer of sweatshirts and jackets everytime we went outside. Scott and I think it is great, but Will isn't sold on the idea. Everytime we go somewhere I tell him to get his coat and he reluctantly says "new coat??" It is funny, but what is even funnier is when we get him buckled into his carseat... no wonder he hates wearing his coat!

(I don't know why the picture didn't change orientation... they usually do?! - Sorry)

On another note, we were buy his coat and he saw this "Brachiosaurus" by the register, instantly, he was carrying it around and holding onto it for dear life. Of course, us mean parents made him put it back because we weren't about to spend money on a stuffed dinosaur that is almost as big as he is! Well, Will screamed and cried and said "no way" while all the holiday shoppers gave us little smiles and facial expressions that said "those poor first time parents, they should just buy the dang thing...." or "what awful parents, that kid can scream!" The whole way out of the store we heard Will crying and saying "Brachiosaurus back" through all his sniffles. He was truly heartbroken. When I told Grandma and Grandpa Hopkins this sob story, they immedietly said, you should have just bought it! And of course they said, go buy it, we'll send you money, and tell Will it is from us! That's what makes grandparents, grand, right? So, all is well that ends well. Will is a HAPPY camper, with his brachiosaurus in tow, he hasn't slept a night without it since we gave it to him. He's even named him fittingly "Brachi-" I wonder how long this dinosaur thing will last, and if this poor green stuffed dinosaur is up for the challenge!