surprised

middle placed third of all the boys in first grade for mileage club this year.

he ran 42 1/2 miles to earn it.

i knew he was going to get it.

he didn't.

i just kept encouraging him to do his best.

his reaction was priceless.

shock.

pride.

joy.

2nd year in a row.

he has so much fun out there, he makes it look easy.

maybe that is the key.