The Petersen Herd

The Petersen Herd

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Boxing Queen

Today was Ksenya's end of year school program. Her class performed a song called "Alphabet Boxing" and they were so darling. She has been practicing her boxing stance and form for weeks and was so excited about the big day. I think she was just darling - I only wished she weren't so very focused that she forgot to smile, but I was so proud of her! It was very important to her to have a video of the whole thing so that Daddy and Grandma could see it, so here it is - sorry I was a little shaky, but trying not to laugh and cry at the same time doesn't make for a steady hand. This growing up thing is painfully wonderful for Mom!

Also- here's a picture of her with her teacher Ms. Corey who I really adore. The kids and I got to stay and play in her classroom for a little while and all three of them were in heaven. Kabe got himself a book and sat down at a table full of boys from Ksenya's class and just started coloring with them. I laughed because he didn't need to sit with his sister and didn't wait for instructions - just joined in like he belonged there. Ayvri thought it was fun to run around and play peek-a-boo with all the bigger kids and of course, let them carry her around and dote on her. Days like today make me so thankful to be a Mom and for the amazing little people I've been given to raise! Best part of all? Ksenya was proud to show off her brother and sister to all her friends and really treated them well. I'm so thankful for the moments when they remember that family comes first and show love to each other outside our home haven.

8 comments:

Sarah Ball said...

So adorable! She is getting so big and beautiful, love that little girl so much!

Jami said...

I loved this entry! Ok, I love all of them :) But it's so fun to see how big Ksenya is getting and how much she is loving school! Thank heavens for good teachers. Her teacher looks way nice. That's fun that you all got to hang out in her classroom. That's an important part of a child's education, in my opinion. I love the black and white classroom collage. Very talented, Toni Dee! By the way, if anyone will make me want to have kids, it'll be you. No one else seems to enjoy it as much as you do. So I'll keep reading your blog and maybe in five years, the thought won't make me terrified. . .

SISSY said...

So sweet! I miss her! Tell her that Auntie Jan'l is so proud of her :) She does jumping jacks better than I did when I was little. What a sweetie! Miss you guys so much!

Unknown said...

Every year when school gets out I think the same thing. It gets different but never easier. Ksenya is so independent and free spirited, but she is also kind and very protective of "her" brood. You are a shining example of what "mommy" should mean. Just remember these moments when she is having one of her "difficult" days!

Anonymous said...

This makes me want to cry! I can NOT believe that our little girls are getting so big and smart too! I can't wait for Teniah to go to school! Love you guys!

Erickson Fam said...

What a cute song! She had it down too... love it.
She has the sweetest bro and sis, so no wonder she wants to show them off!

Shana Lynn said...

I loved when she said the sound of the letter "L". Her face was so cute!!!!

Oveson's said...

Love the boxing!! What a fun idea for them to learn there sounds and have them stick. Remember mom boxers are tough...they don't smile. She was just playing the part :D