Noah attends kindergarten here in the little town of Igls where we live. Although it took some time to get used to it, especially because they speak a different language, he has warmed up to it and really enjoys going now. He even has a little girlfriend named Anna. She runs out to meet him in the hallway every morning when he arrives. His favorite activities at school are playing in the Kuschelecke (the cuddle room) which is filled with pillows that he and his classmates can jump around in and playing with Legos and magnetic building toys. They go ice skating every Thursday and rodeling every now and then.
Noah went to ski school all this week and did great! We were so impressed at how quickly he learned and how much he wanted to try it again every time he fell. The last day they set up a race with flags and everything. The Olympics start tomorrow about 5 hours from here. I wonder if it's too late for him to enter. There are some pictures below, but you can also click on this link to download a short video.
Noah Ski School Movie
On a funny note, most of the shows he watches on TV are on the BBC (British Broadcasting Corp.)He’'s actually started asking questions now with a British accent in his voice. This child is very confused, he does not know whether he is American, Austrian or British.
Noah is quite the little parent, too. Of course he adores Seth and is constantly in the poor little guyÂ’s face talking to him, reading him books, giving him toys, and trying to make him laugh, but he tries to parent Ella as well. Just last weekend after Aaron went looking for a quiet Noah and Ella, he found Noah half-way finished changing EllaÂ’s diaper for the first time. And just a few short hours later, after hearing Noah say, "Upsie-daisie Ella"” we found him lifting her onto her toilet seat, trying to help her go potty.
All in all, Noah is such a blessing and constantly keeps us laughing and on our toes!
Next week we will give you updates on Ella and Seth.
