A Day in the Park

A day in the Park

As soon as we crossed the parking lot, our single-file line of first graders scattered. Many went to the swings to beat yesterday's record of who flew the highest when they jumped off. Several went to the slides, to play Four-Square and hopscotch. But me, I joined the few who went to the parallel bars. Yes, that day I would start with the bars. My left hand clasps around the bar to my left, my right hand clasps the bar to my right…bend the legs, push, tuck, flip…Yes I did it!! I flipped!!! Ok. I had finally done it, but could I flip back the other way? My arms twisted as a result of the first successful flip, I now attempted a reverse. The goal? To end up where I had originally started. ; OK; bend at the knees, push, arch the back, flip…I did it!!! I had now successfully mastered the art of flipping. Thank you, where's my medal please?! I had worked so hard, practiced everyday since the beginning of school, and it paid off. I did it!

Ok well, I am done with this; time to move on. What else is there to do? Well, Lisa, Rebecca, and Travis are playing hopscotch…nah, too boring. Hmmm, Meredith and Kate and some others are playing Four-Square…no I played that most of yesterday. I kind of want to swing but there aren't any tire swings. Well, I could go to the bench swings, but then I'd have to jump off. I can't, too scary. I could break my leg or something. There is nothing else to do though, we aren't allowed to go on the tennis courts, and I can't play kickball by myself, and the slides are for babies. OK, if I can flip, I can jump. I will do it.