Snow is here, and in our house snow= skiing. Cross country skiing, that is. Let me tell you, my men have had skiing on the brain. This last weekend we celebrated Christmas with Knut’s mom’s family in the big city. We couldn’t leave home, however, without stopping by a ski shop to get Knut’s new classical race skis get measured for their wax zone, and he picked up racing gear for the upcoming Birkebeiner. It’s been a long time dream of his to do this race, and since he recently lost 50 lbs, he feels more ready than ever to do it this year. More on that in February!
And this little guy has had skiing on the brain since this last March. Remember? When he’s been playing outside, he’s been sneaking in the garage and getting his skis off the wall. Unfortunately for him, he didn’t have his matching boots! Knut surprised him when he was home for lunch today, and presented him with his ski boots, from out of the closet.
Our David didn’t waste a single moment, and got dressed to go outside and ski. This guy doesn’t need tracks. Tracks are for 3 year olds. They’re so last year. He’s 4 now. (Um, don’t tell him I used tracks until last year. Can you tell I’m not from here?) His normal route is just the circle around the summer kitchen (the small shed-like building next to our house). He just goes around and around. When we hit the ski gaard this year, he’s going to be ready!
And how long do you think it will be, before he’s racing the Birke with his Daddy? Knut said that he’ll probably sign him up for the jr. races as soon as he’s old enough. I have no doubt.
And for those wondering if Knut is still harvesting in this snow…he is! He told me today they still have about 800 acres to go. Last week threw them some frustrating curve balls as the grain leg broke a big belt and the dryer would randomly shut off. For awhile I was wondering if they joined the machine union my sewing machines started. 😉 If the weather holds for the next week and a half, they can probably finish. This time of year, however, the weather rarely holds.
Candis Berge says
December 7, 2009 at 8:55 pmHe’s going to ski in the Birkebeiner! That’s fabulous. I imagine you must have the book for the children about “The Race of the Birkebeiners”. If not, you must get it! And… the infant prince, Häkon, who became King, is the infant the birkebeiners saved while skiing him to safety. Häkon is Wally’s 23rd great grandfather! (and Häkon is probably related somehow to you guys too, frankly….)
chick chick sewing says
December 8, 2009 at 6:29 amWow, your family is lucky to be able to enjoy skiing over there! Our girls, 7 and 9, have never seen snow in their lives (we live in Southern California). BTW thanks for leaving a comment on my blog!! I learned how to make hexagon patchwork from your blog and I’m loving it!