Tying Shoes

I love these pictures of Carter because they really show our Carter and who he is. Aunt Kellie sent shoes and he wasn't very excited because we forgot to tell Kellie that he couldn't tie shoes yet. We decided that it was high time to get this process going. He started and was excited to learn but easily got frustrated that he couldn't do it to perfection the first time. Something we struggle with with Carter.

Tears began and he wanted to give up. We talked about persevering and keeping to it. He kept going through the tears.

It is funny when he is amazed that he actually did something. We keep saying, "You can do it!" However, most the time he doesn't believe us.

So thrilled and has been doing a great job. What a great guy for persevering. He loves that word and often uses it to tell us what he did at school. Mom and Dad, "I persevered through reading, maths, and my friends persevered when I was teaching them to walk on their hands."

Now he is excited about the shoes. Thanks Kellie!!!