Today was Luke's field day. I personally wouldn't call it your "traditional" field day. There were no long jumps, races or hurdles involved like it was in my elementary school. For us it was all about winning as many ribbons as possible. I think I came home with 2, 1st places one year. It's unfortunate that the "everyone is a winner" has been instilled in kids these days. I think it has taken the challenge of what it really feels like to accomplish a personal goal. I am not knocking that everyone should get a fair chance, but I like a little competition now and again. Regardless of how I feel my kindergartner had so much fun. They had several stations they rotated through. I happened to come at the squirt bottle one. I had to stay clear due to my camera, but was able to capture some pretty cute faces.
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Cinco De Mayo
Today was Luke's field day. I personally wouldn't call it your "traditional" field day. There were no long jumps, races or hurdles involved like it was in my elementary school. For us it was all about winning as many ribbons as possible. I think I came home with 2, 1st places one year. It's unfortunate that the "everyone is a winner" has been instilled in kids these days. I think it has taken the challenge of what it really feels like to accomplish a personal goal. I am not knocking that everyone should get a fair chance, but I like a little competition now and again. Regardless of how I feel my kindergartner had so much fun. They had several stations they rotated through. I happened to come at the squirt bottle one. I had to stay clear due to my camera, but was able to capture some pretty cute faces.
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I'm first again! When does that happen?
I was totally planning on hamburgers for dinner when I realized it was Cinco do Mayo. Instead, we drove into town while Jay quizzed us about the meaning of the day (of course, none of us knew) and then had the BEST tacos I've ever had. Arriba!
I love field days. I don't remember winning ribbons. Hurdles - yes, those were present. I remember tripping over those (only because I was going so dang fast:)) but mostly I remember the entire day felt like the best recess ever.
Mmmmm, that food looks yummy! I have to say AZ has some awesome Mexican food!! I completely forgot to be festive, I made chef salads (how boring).
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