This really was a great bonding experience for Brandon and Makade. ....and a little of Tarryn on the side who really wanted her own car as well. I'm still surprised at all the tricks it takes to get a box containing a block of wood and 4 wheels ready to race. I would say what they are, but I've been sworn to secrecy. *wink wink*
I was certain all the hard work in our household would be in vain, since it only took them 4 days to complete Makade's tank. (Having a baby tends to put things like blocks of pine on the back burner.) Because they hadn't spent weeks upon weeks gearing up for the Derby, I had planned a wonderful speech for Makade using sentences like, "It's okay you didn't win. The fun part was building the car with Dad." "Think of the hard work you did in 4 days, others have been working on theirs for weeks." Even a, "We'll get 'em next time buddy." was planned for the evening so imagine my surprise when Makade's tank came in first or second with every race
As Makade raced his car in the finals, it became quite apparent that he was going to win this thing! .....apparent to all of the crowd; not so apparent to Makade. When the track director asked the winner to come up, he had Makade come find me to give me a hug Tarryn came running over and asked, "Did Makade win?!" We confirmed he did. "Makade! You won!!!", Tarryn shouted as she jumped up and down. "I did?" Makade looked surprised and then, comprehension dawning, "I did!!!" and he started jumping for joy as well. ...... ah well, my speech can wait till next year. :)
