My Little Track Star

Last week Kai participated in his first track meet. Same sort of event as what I participated in, only for kids age 1-12. He did phenomenal! He did three events; softball throw, long jump and 60m dash. He did them all with amazing confidence for his age and experience with "competition"... which would be none. He was throwing the softball farther and straighter than 4 and 5 year old boys, and the long jump... well, I'll let that one speak for itself!

He was catching some serious air! Most of the kids in his age group (1-3) would run up to the sand, stop, and hop in. Not my boy! He ran with all his might, and leapt into the sand. We have hardly even practiced this at home. Recently, he's been having fun with Joe and I making a hurdle out of our arms and jumping over it. That's really the only practice he's had at running and jumping, except of course in his everyday play.

He got a little more shy in the 60m dash, it was pretty overwhelming. Lots of parents lining the track and cheering; lots of kids running all at the same time. He still did it, and did great, but it was the only event that he looked back for me and wanted me to come with him. He definitely did best in the "one at a time"events.

We got some great video of all three events, but blogger will not let me upload them... URGH! You'll have to be happy with the picture above, it's the best shot of the night, and pretty much sums it up. Joe and I were beaming with pride, amazed at the confidence and skills our little guy is developing.

With all the track meeting, blueberry picking and playing at our park, we've been super busy lately. I've had to work extra due to our office moving locations (which is complete and my schedule is back to normal... thank goodness), and just your general summertime craziness. By the end of last week, it was starting to show. Our sweet little boy had turned into somewhat of a holy terror. Luckily, we seem to be back on track after a quiet weekend at home with just the three of us. Good thing, cause this coming weekend we've got big fun planned!!