Kindy 500

Our kindergarten had a big race this year and the kids were asked to make a car out of a box for the race (they kept calling it the “Kindergarten 500” or the “Kinder 500.” Don't ask me why it wasn't the “Kindy 500.” Seems obvious to me.). It took us a while to get started on Lilia's, but when we got started, boy, did we! We were going to glue felt pieces for the color (I have TONS of felt), but as we were getting into it, I started to realize that without much effort, I could sew a slipcover “shell” for the cardboard skeleton. Lilia designed the cardboard with me and picked out colors for the car. She also cut out all the racing stripes. It came together quite quickly. She chose 615 for her number to represent her coming age (had her birthday just last week!) and birthday. It was very well thought-out. 

After starting on the car, I started thinking that it would be a shame to just throw all that felt away after. It really wasn't a lot of work, but it seemed like a waste. Spencer had the grand idea to stuff the car and close up the top and bottom after the race! I mentioned that to Lilia and she seemed really reluctant. I asked why and it turns out she wants to be a race car  driver for Halloween.  We agreed to save the car for Halloween and we will stuff it after and keep it as long as it lasts! It will be a nice keepsake of our time in Indiana (however long it ends up being!). 

It was so fun to be there and see all the different cars people had come up with. Really fun to see the “pit crew” (Mrs Dixon's son) running to help any kids who tripped. Lilia was so excited for this race and it was fun to see her. She ended up coming in last in her heat because she was turned around waving to us when they started. She did have a great time, though, and we loved watching her! And we are so grateful it did not get rained out! It was so fun.