I wanted to prep the kids (mostly Peter) for the likelihood of not getting a medal this week at track so we watched Cool Runnings on Monday night and talked about doing our very best, and realizing you can't win every time and that's ok. You learn, adapt, move on, and most of all try. The kids liked the movie but most of the humor was a bit beyond their level. They loved that Sanka was put into an ice cream truck and some of his hair broke off because he was so cold.
This week was the kids' last track meet on Wednesday. Every meet Peter has done hurdles, 50 meter dash, and the long jump. Peter had a personal best in his hurdles and his 50 meter run! Peter also got a ribbon for hurdles. Every meet Kendal has done the long jump, shot put, and hurdles, she did the 200 meter one week and the 100 meter the other three weeks. Kendal had a personal best in long jump (6' 11") and she received a metal for taking third in shot put. Kendal got ribbons for hurdles and the 100 meter dash.
While I can't say Peter's heart was in it every week he did try his best this last track meet! Kendal put out her best every week, sometimes she shined and other times fell a bit short. Right now they're learning and trying, which is all we asked for. We're proud of the hard work and effort they put in, and that they were able to beat their personal bests quite a few times!
Last but certainly not least - Alice. She's learned to roll onto her stomach and that is where she is whenever we put her down. She also pivots and wiggles around to get toys. She loves it; however she throws up 9 / 10 times she's on her stomach. She even rolls over and sleeps on her stomach at night. She's discovered her toes and thinks they're better them some toys. She's gotten into moving her tiny toung around which is cute / funny. We've tried out some first foods with Alice. She's had the basic cereals, squash, and a bit of mushed banana. She's like them all so far!
