Pinewood Derby

My son and I made a Pinewood Derby car a couple nights ago. The Derby was tonight and we had a good time. He didn't like the competitive nature of the event, but I think he enjoyed most of it. Some people really get into these things and go crazy with their cars and obsess about winning. Anyway, he got second place in his den and I was proud of the way he handled himself. He's so kind to people around him. Mostly I was proud of him for doing most of the work on the car himself. I helped him cut and sand, but he designed it, did some of the cutting, and all of the painting. I think he did a great job! Don't you?

We went out for ice cream afterward. I think that made him feel pretty special. He's a great kid. I'm excited to see what kind of a man he'll turn out to be.