Friday, September 4, 2009

Accomplishments!


Karsten can write his name! Just in time to start his new preschool. I am SO proud of him and I am SO proud of me because it was not easy getting him to accomplish this. In fact, I had to resort to bribery. (Notice the shiny new jet in the picture...) Writing came so naturally for my girls. They loved to write and color and doodle and create. Not my little man. He can sit still for exactly 1.7 seconds. And that is not enough time to learn how to draw letters. Thank goodness we have one more year before kindergarten!

Speaking of preschool, Karsten had his very first day! This is a picture of him rocking out in the reading corner (with his pretend book). When it was time for the kids to leave their moms he looked at me and said "I'm so scared!" as he ran to catch up with his new friends. I think he's going to be fine...

9 comments:

Christina said...

What a stud! He is so cute! I love him and wish I could give him a big hug! You'll have to give him one from me!
Karsten, That is FANTASTIC that you wrote your name! Great job! I love you!

Marianna said...

Good job Karsten!! I just knew your mommy would help you learn to write you name! Owen misses you SOOOO much and talks about you all the time. I am glad you like your new preschool. Be good for your mommy, and color a picture for me! :)

Natalie said...

He's so dang cute and good for him. So you mean I'm not the only one that can't get her son to sit still for more than 5 seconds. he's only 3, but I'm beginning to think he'll never write his name. By the way, I love all the pictures and stories about your adventures in getting to Alaska. So gald you are blogging again.

Christi said...

Way to go Karsten!

Kelly Jensen said...

YAY Karsten!! I am so proud if you!! Your letters look really great. I miss you too much. I know where you live on my map. And my other map. You are cool. AAAAWWWWWUUUUU.
Love, your wolf brother Jack

jenlinmin said...

Yay, little man!!!

Britney said...

Wow, awesome! Pretty exciting!

Max thinks Karsten is coming to his b-day party...even though I've told him he can't. But Mindy, you don't want to ruin a little boys dream, do you??? Please come!

Kendra said...

Very cool! We miss you all a lot. Owen wishes he had a non-Kindergartner to hang out with! Thanks for his postcard. He carries it with him wherever he goes.

Karen said...

Mindy!!! There you are! I haven't checked blogs for a bit and I'm so glad to see all of your updates. Way to go giving us the rundown. I loved your roadtrip... you made it so much fun! Your girls are so cute going to school, and way to go Karsten writing his name! We miss you guys way too much!