I had a ball - watching the kids, chatting to the parents. When I got home and put the kids in a warm bath I downloaded my photoes - and the thing that struck me most was hands. Hands are everywhere - the hands of friendship, love and support - given in generosity without a second thought. I am eternally grateful for those hands. For the smiles and laughs from other Mums as Hannah 'jumped' over things and did the splits instead of what she was meant to do on one of the gym pieces. For the grins of encouragement on a mother and casual teacher's face as Hannah (and her teacher) sprinted in last in their race. For the kids who laughed and played together with such joy. Good memories were created today -even though both my kids (following in my footsteps no doubt!) came last in their 'events' today - who cares - they were there, front and centre - participating and helping to make the day a success. Here are some trimmed images (sorry - I have to consider the privacy of the staff!)
Two boys - cos friends is all we need

Walk with me


trampoline

stretches

sprinting to the finish line

friends

paralell bars

not the splits this time

Monkey bars

Walking with MissJ

Jumping





Thank you, dear Shelley, for showing the power of hands.
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