Track and Field Day

Today was Track and Field Day at Keller Elementary School.  The kindergarten classes did the events from 12 - 2, which meant I couldn't be there because I taught from 12:30 - 1:30 :-(  Fortunately, my staff photographer (Ashley) was there.  She documented the day.  I don't really know the order of events, so I'll just post some of the better photos with comments from Ashley.  First up was the high-jump, which evidently was hilarious.  All the kids tried to hurdle the bar--no Fosberrys in this class :-)

Next was the race with big feet.  Here's Bode mugging for the camera before the start.

Bode didn't want to do the race with a buddy (at first).  This was where the kids had to hold a ball between them using nothing but their chests.  Ashley convinced him to do it, and after the first run, there was nothing else he wanted to do.  Here is a cute picture of Bode and Carsen.

Ashley also got some movies.  First up is Bode doing the long-jump.  He's no Bob Beamon...

Next is the 50-yard dash.  Bode actually looks pretty coordinated.  He probably should since Ashley was a sprinter--it's in the blood.  Sadly, he took the bronze in his heat, but we're still very proud of White Lightening.

Only a couple more weeks of kindergarten for Bode.  Today was my last day of class, but don't worry, I have plenty of work to do.  Everyone I know asks, "So what do you do when there's no classes?  Do you even have to go in?"  Yes, I have to work.  I have to prepare to teach the classes for next year.  While this might seem simple to you (don't you just use the same notes???), it's actually a lot of work.  Imagine having to give a speech for 50 minutes.  How long would it take you to prepare your words?  Your examples?  Your fun extras to keep things interesting?  How long would you practice?  Now imagine giving the speech and also writing on the board.  Do you write neatly?  Big enough?  Is your board work well organized, or are you constantly erasing?  Of course, after teaching a few semesters, the preparation takes less time, but it is still a lot of work to put together a lecture.

The forecast is for 4 - 8 inches of SNOW on Mother's Day.  Can you believe that sh*t??  Pleasant weekend to all.