Pine wood derby

So along with Mack's 8th birthday of course comes the wonderful world of Cub Scouts. I have to admit the scouts and I do not have the best of relationships. Aric and I were Weebelos leaders years ago when Mack was a baby and Karli was a toddler and it was by no means my favorite calling. I had a really difficult group of kids and Aric's job was such that he could only be there every other week to help. I also have issues with the goofy cheers but I will leave that subject alone as I know the boys love them.

Anyway Mack turned 8 just in time for his 1st official pack meeting to be the pine wood derby. He had a blast working on his car with both Aric and I.

He chose the color and the decals and even helped come up with the shape he wanted for the car. He did most of the painting himself with just a little bit of touch up's by Mom and Dad.




Last night was the big race and he was really excited when his car kept winning heat after heat. I could tell he had visions of bringing that trophy home. Then a little thing called Jackson Keys' black widow car happened along and blew his trophy dream right off of the track. I noted with a moment of panic what is usually the begining of a mini fit on his face. For those of you who do not know this about Mack he is very competitive and he really does not do loosing too well. I broke out in a cold sweat thinking how embarrassing if he starts to cry. What will I do? Then the race was over Jackson had won the trophy and I saw my Mack go up to him and shake his hand and tell him his car was great!
Maybe I am going to like scouts after all!!