Today is the boy's pinewood derby. They belong to a local cub scout pack that consists of about 50 other cubs. When we moved here 2 1/2 years ago we learned that the pinewood derby was traditionally held on Sunday and with regret explained that we couldn't participate on Sunday because of our religious beliefs. I volunteered to head up the pinewood derby if our group would consider changing the day to Saturday. That exchange took place at the sign-up in September and I doubted anything would come of it because we were new to the area and had no connections or loyalties established. To my delight, when the pinewood derby was announced the following January it had been scheduled for a Saturday. I volunteered again to chair the event and ended up with brownie-baking duty. (Phew!) That year Topher won the pinewood derby.
Last year Topher's car won it's first race by quite a distance. (Just for the record, I have been interrupted seven times since I began writing this. Journaling used to be so therapeutic.) Back to the derby, I was concerned (another interuption, Ronan, showing me that his wart is finally falling off) let's see, I was concerned that Topher's car might win the championship again (interruption) and I want these people to like us. I literally was praying that his car would lose. (Interruption - Lincoln is now awake) He ended up taking third place overall. I felt O.K. except that they race in dens and then the winner of each den goes on to the championship race so for two years in a row Topher's car has won in his den. I don't want him to win the den this year. I'd like another boy to have a chance.
I spoke with Jay about my concerns. I don't want him to sabotage Topher's car per se (interruption), I simply want him to make sure it doesn't win (ahem). Jay doesn't seem to feel the same level of anxiety over this and the car looks darn fast. What do you people think of this dilemna? Opinions please.
Ronan's car, on the other hand, I'm really excited about. He's named it The Dart, (interruption) it's painted green with a silver windshield (interruption), and I'd (interruption, I'm not kidding) love to see it win.
P.S. You're all thinking, "Why doesn't she put a show on for those ill-behaved children to buy herself a little time?" and I'll tell you why. Today is Saturday morning. Job morning. Torture morning. (telephone interruption) Putting a show on before jobs is never advised and I had to send this into cyberspace before the race. There. Done. Off to help with toilet cleaning.
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I just talked to you on the phone about the pinewood derby and you need to update and tell about Toher's experience. I am so proud of him. Congratulations to all with the derby cars (including mom and dad). Those years that Uncle Pete made derby cars must have paid off. Love you all!
I'm dying to know what happened with the derby. Update, please! And congratulations getting a post out with all those interruptions! I think I would feel much like you. I like to see more than one child have the chance to win, but then again, I would have a hard time not making my car the best I could. Hmmm...such a dilemma.
Hey Topher and Ronan, this is Dalin. I wish that I could have been there to see your sweet derby cars! I hope that you had fun making them, and racing them too. Actually, I remember a few years ago when I myself was quite the pinewood derby master. Apperently it does run in the blood.
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