We really had a busy day. The race started at 9am and did not end until 1:30pm. It was quite exhausting to keep an eye on both of them amidst the sea of people packed inside the small area we were in. There were a total of 85 racers, plus their family members, so you can imagine how packed the place was. They had two modified stock cars on display outside, so the boys really thought that was cool. Forrest had climbed inside one of them and managed to hit the start button. To my surprise the car started up and lurched forward, nearly pinning a kid between the two cars. It scared me so badly that I berated the owner of the car for allowing the kids inside when the battery was still hooked up. I told him that if he was going to allow the children to climb all over the car then it should be fixed to where they couldn't start it. He just apologized, and turned very red. I took the boys inside and they did not go near the cars after that.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Pinewood Derby Massacre
We really had a busy day. The race started at 9am and did not end until 1:30pm. It was quite exhausting to keep an eye on both of them amidst the sea of people packed inside the small area we were in. There were a total of 85 racers, plus their family members, so you can imagine how packed the place was. They had two modified stock cars on display outside, so the boys really thought that was cool. Forrest had climbed inside one of them and managed to hit the start button. To my surprise the car started up and lurched forward, nearly pinning a kid between the two cars. It scared me so badly that I berated the owner of the car for allowing the kids inside when the battery was still hooked up. I told him that if he was going to allow the children to climb all over the car then it should be fixed to where they couldn't start it. He just apologized, and turned very red. I took the boys inside and they did not go near the cars after that.
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I haven't stopped laughing. Seriously.
However, I was so hurt the kids didn't win. But that wasn't the point. When Nathan cried, I cried. Life in the eyes of a child is so different and precious. I wish for him, circumstances had been different. As a mom, I have no idea what I would have done or how I would have handled his disappointment. That's just too hard for a parent. You did a good job. You have amazing kids and you're amazing parents.
Thank you for taking the time to write this post tonight. I just love it. It matters.
Love you dear,
XO Suzanne
Hello Forrest and Nathan,
My name is Mark and I am sending you this message from, Melbourne, Australia.
I reckon your cars are ace :)
I am sure that you both had a great time at the Derby and are really pleased with your awards.
I hope you aren't dissapointed you didn't win because you shouldn't be. I'm sure your mom and dad are proud of you.
Hoo roo (goodbye)
Mark.
ps I like your dog.
i hate it when people misspell names!!! you know how i am about my name and when i was teaching a fillout certificates thats the one thing i always made sure i did was get the name right.
What a fun post. What a busy mom...
The lesson of winning and losing is a tough one. I guess we all have to go through it, both as children and parents.
Thanks for your visit to my site.
Have a great week!
Brian
Mark,
You're amazing. I love that you talked to the kids.
XO Suzanne
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