Go Speedy

For the past two weeks or so, Matt has been taking Maddie outside to ride her bike around the block. The first time they made it to the park around the corner and Matt ended up carrying the bike back. (not very happily I might add)

Since that time, she zooms all the way around the block and asks for more.

All her hard work paid off this past Thursday at her school's Trike-a-thon. The kids raised money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and had fun with their bikes at school.

They started out by parking their bikes inside and decorating with streamers.

She said this was her "tail".

All decorated with Streamers

At circle time the kids guessed how many laps around their playground they'd do. Many said 2-5.. Maddie proudly said she'd do two. We gave a lump sum donation, instead of a per lap pledge, so it didn't matter how many but I was curious to see how long she'd last.

After a quick snack, all fueled up and they were off.

For every lap they did, they got a stamp from one of the moms... around and around and around... most of the kids were done and playing... not Maddie! Around and around and around she went. She finally exclaimed that she was done and got a much deserved drink of water with her teacher, Teacher Samantha.

Final count? 19 laps!!! Wow Maddie! Way to go! Proud mama moment. So glad I was there to see it and so grateful to be a part of a school that lets me be there for those special moments.

If you'd like to be a part of the Pleasant Valley Cooperative Preschool, registration for the 2012-2013 school year has just opened up. Every day is really an adventure in learning (for both of us!)

PV Co-op Preschool class 2011-2012

Miss Maddie- aka Speedy!