What a lovely day! Although the sky was overcast and the clouds threatened rain this morning, it didn’t materialise. That was just as well, because it was Key Stage One’s Sports Day at St Nicholas’ School in Kenilworth.
Oh, what fun!! I loved it! To be able to see both Freddie and William exhibiting their sporting prowess was delightful. John decided he would stay at home. He wasn’t feeling too good today and the effort required to get up and out was a bit too much. I wasn’t going to be gainsaid though, and I tottered off to arrive just in time for the beginning of the races.
I struck lucky in finding Paul amongst the crowd, so sat alongside him and had a ringside view – right opposite William! Freddie was just to our right, and we waved to both of them, all of us grinning from ear to ear.
They took part in a few races – straight runs, angel runs (new one on me), relays, hurdles, skipping and egg and spoon – and looked like they meant business as they toed the line, eyes on the prize. They both got stickers at the end of the races for their trouble, too! Great running, great racing and great fun.
The sporting activities over, we met up with Harriet and Danielle who were also there, of course, a bit further down the track, and wended our way to the car park, where I was able to offload one or two things that either Freddie or Michael had left behind recently. Michael was very disappointed that work prevented him from attending the Sports Day, but both Paul and Danielle took plenty of videos to show him, so all will be well.
I came home to find John not feeling very well – rather faint and wobbly on his legs. Neither of us are sure why that should be. I shooed him out of the kitchen and told him to sit in the lounge with a glass of water and his feet up while I prepped the lunch. Pete and Fran were due to arrive very shortly.
We were very pleased to see them – it has been a little while since we last met up and we had a smashing afternoon together. One way and another, we are all ailing, so we shared our niggles before turning to more erudite discussion. Although I couldn’t help but share my love of my family and the grandchildren, which I suppose isn’t awfully erudite, is it?
The conversation flowed, we laughed a lot and commiserated over common problems. Lovely. And John did well to keep up. The glass of water, a bit of a rest, some paracetamol and a spot of lunch had helped a bit, I think, so he was able to join in really well, offering his quick wit to make us all chuckle.
We have done little this evening other than put our feet up and rest. Much needed after a busy couple of days recently. But what a great day! Hellooooo Tuesday!
Take care everyone. God bless.