Hello sadly neglected blog. We've had some birthdays around here that I'd like to commemorate, the first being this cutie pie's:
I've been really proud of my big guy this year. For the sake of preservation I am archiving the voice mail message still on my machine from the music teacher for when he taught the first grade music class (I won this at the school auction as he knew he'd love it).
"Hi, I'm the music teacher at the school and I wanted to say that when Karsten came in to the 1st grade class to teach it yesterday he did an outstanding job. It was absolutely delightful and the class really enjoyed him. I'm sure you heard that he and I talked last Friday about what he would do and he just carried it through so smoothly. I would say he's going to be a natural leader, even a teacher. He just did so well and I'm so happy. I just wanted you to know that. You can be really proud of your son. I'm glad for the opportunity for him to do that. Bye!"
He was also asked to co-MC the pinewood derby contest with his dad:
His car didn't fair so well and either did his bad jokes, but he didn't care as long as he had time on the mic.
The PTSA asked him to help MC the Family Bingo night as well (no photos as I was sick that night). I'd say for a second grader he's off to a great start as a spokesperson for something... say for Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Nintendo DS, Calvin and Hobbes or LEGOS.
I'm inserting this photo
just to show he's more concerned with looking like Tony Hawk than being like Tony Hawk. To him, life is a stage. I told him I will always be his biggest fan.
I love you Karsten!
They were instant friends
