Cuyler on the run

A week ago Friday was field day at Will & Cuyler's school.  Last year they ended up rescheduling it a few times due to rain and then canceling it because the day was too hot.
Heat was not a problem this year.
Nor was rain (at least not until the very end of the day).
It was actually a good day for outdoor activities, overcast with temps in the 60s.  That kind of weather eliminates the need for sunscreen and eases worries about the kids getting dehydrated because they're too hot.  See, crazy New England weather isn't all bad.
I went over in the morning for the Opening Ceremonies and to watch the 3rd grade relay race in which Cuyler was running.
The race course was a grassy oval on the field on the side of the school.  No official measurement of the distance other than not terribly far.  For the 3rd, 4th and 5th grades there was a girls and a boys relay race.  Runners are selected at random and if they happen to be fast, all the better.
Cuyler was pretty excited to have been chosen to run for his class.  He came home every day that week wanted to be timed as he ran a course in the backyard and looking for someone to practice baton hand-offs with.
On the morning of the race, he was all business.
He carefully stretched out his legs.  

He had plenty of encouragement.      
As much as he was ready to go, the girls race was first.  The girls team in Cuyler & Will's class dashed to victory, despite a bobbled hand off or two.  The girl that ran the final leg had quite a kick.

Then it was time for the 3rd grade boys race.
Cuyler took his place at the start of the 2nd leg.   You can see that he was up against some tough competition.  But he held his own and was full of determination.            And gave his team a chance at victory.      
Alas, it was not meant to be.  Cuyler's class came in 2nd place, though it was surprisingly close at the finish.  If only the boys had the kick of the girls.
Oh well, it was all about having fun and good sportmanship.
And there's nothing better than friends and classmates to cushion the blow of disappointment.
Great job Cuyler!

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[ginny]

Cuyler, one amazing boy!!!