Weekend in DeSmet

Papa Ron & Mommy Sandy as Karson would say. Sometimes he calls Ron Papa Naughty and says he needs a timeout. It's hilarious! Mostly because Karson likes to play rough with Ron and then if he gets too roughed up he says Papa is naughty.

Great Grandma Bonnie & Great Grandpa Craig were kind enough to let us invade their house over the weekend. KK really enjoyed being at their home, but he was a bit loud wanting to use plastic spoons to play the drums on any piece of furniture he could. Out of the blue the first day we were there he said "I go to Mommy Lucy's house!" Now he calls Grandma Bonnie Mommy Lucy Bonnie. That kid is too funny!

Karson and Grandma Sandy pretending to go night night.

We all stayed at the hotel in town so Karson got to have fun in the pool a few times. He loves to jump in an splash. He made Papa Ron do cannon balls into the pool for a big splash too!

We were able to spend time with cousins Tristan & Dustin. Karson had a great time with all of Tristan's toys. Very fun time!

Grandpa Jim Visits

Do you think Karson is happy to be with Papa Jim? We took Grandpa out to Osaka Japanese Steakhouse and enjoyed supper around the Hibachi grill. Karson was a bit scared at first as the chefs make lots of loud noises during their performance and make big fires on the grill. Now he keeps saying "I make big fire!"

Karson takes lesson from Dad with the chopsticks.

Grandpa taught KK how to make a fort. The day before Grandpa arrived, Karson picked up that white puppy dog and said this is Lucy. That was his favorite dog the last time we were at the Siver's in Texas so he must of correlated that with Grandpa coming.
Thank you for coming to visit us - we miss you!

Our Little Musician

Karson likes to perform and host concerts with all his musical instruments. Grandpa Ron was able to sneak in with the camera unknown to Karson.

Big Boy Toys

Not sure who has more fun with this?

Winter Wonderland

Cousins Andrew and Jeremy came to G & G Kolb's this past weekend. Karson has a ball with them, his really wild side comes alive!

Andrew on the Mini Z while Grandma Pat pulls JJ & KK in the sled.

Auntie Jen took Karson for a ride on Dad's snowmobile.

Mickey Mouse Pankcake

Karson requests Daddy to make Mickey Mouse pancakes just about every morning. It's our Saturday morning tradition now that Pete gets to be home with us instead of at the cafe.

Keepin' Up with Karson

As the weeks go by, Karson's sentences get bigger and better. He is now to the what and why stage. His frustrations come and go, he definitely has a temper. His daycare lady says he plays so well with the other kids, especially his friend Josiah.
He counts to ten...well almost. He usually forgets the one, starts at two, free, four, fife, sic, feven, eight, nine...and that's where it ends.
He is very good at sharing, always wants one for himself, one for daddy, one for mommy. That's ok sometimes except when he wants to feed us candy and cookies. ;)
We've had success a few times on the toilet. Hoping that is on the upswing to getting trained.
He's started to help dress himself and can get his shoes on and off.
Mickey Mouse, Elmo and Handy Manny are his favorite shows. He knows all the character on Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. His attention span was very short but has seemed to improve.
He does very well with his Legos and Playdoh, being creative. He tries to color but doesn't seem to stick with it very long.
He is the best helper. He helps me put dishes away, vacuum, wash and fold clothes, sweep. Anything we are doing, he says " I help you."
At night, he just simply says "I go night night and watch Elmo." We give our fives, knuckles, hugs and kisses. I lay him down in bed, he squeezes the prayer bear mumbling along the prayer as best as he can. I say "Good night Karson." He says " Night night Mommy." I say "Love you." He says "Wuv you, I sleep good mommy." Adorable. He melts my heart every night.