Monday, October 13, 2008
Jump, Woman!
I took the cherubs to a nearby park on Friday. It was windy and cold and I had to dig out gloves BUT we had the place to ourselves. Bonus. Joshua and Sarah challenged me to a jumping contest. Swing on the swings as high as you can, jump off at the precise moment for some serious air time and land on your feet. Simple simon. I have not done this in years mind you. I pumped my legs and got swinging super high and jumped. I guess there really is that precise moment. I did not find it. I jumped about 14 inches and landed, only to fall backward making rumpus to ground contact as the swing came back and clocked me on the back of my head. I didn't even get the bronze, people. Joshua and Sarah were howling with laughter and then mourning the fact that they didn't capture my skills on camera. With their constant chanting, "Do it again! Do it again!" I got back up on that swing and this time I made it into the finals. Goodie. Another addition is made into Stream Family Lore.
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That is wildly hysterical!
I agree with swampy. That was funny. I'd have done the same thing though, right down to falling on my rumpus.
Thanks for commenting on my post at the AnneX today.
Ouch, your poor bottom. Jumping off swings is fun tho, although I have not done it for years--don't know that I would have the guts, at least you tried! Gold medal for trying!
Is it just me or does eowyn look like she has an earble in her eye? An eyeble.
I can still find that sweet spot, but I mourn the fact that just the simple joyous act of jumping rattles my bones and aches me up and down!
I agree with kristi, gold medal for trying... I don't know if I could still do it. If i would attempt to do this I would freak out at the last second and end up jumping at the wrong time which will make me fall on my butt as well! haha
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