It was a big day for Blythe and the other first graders. After weeks of excellent behavior, they earned the privilege of going bowling for their first First Grade Field Trip. I met Blythe and her classmates (plus the other three first grade classes) at the BYU game center where much mayhem ensued. Not really. They were actually pretty good, but going anywhere with 90+ six and seven year olds is always a bit of a challenge. Fortunately, there was lots of parental supervision.
The kids had a great time bowling, and an equally great time fighting over the viewing of the electronic scorer at the end of our table. They all wanted to sit right next to the screen and have it facing their direction, and then be so close to the darn thing no one else could see. It was a source of ongoing conflict the whole time we were there. I finally had to forbid anyone touching the screen at all, and I had to monitor the rotation of who sat in the seats next to the screen. And I thought it was only my kids who fought over stupid stuff. Apparently, it's just kids in general.
When all was said and done and the last ball had been thrown, Blythe came out the winner. She got a spare in the last frame and that one extra throw pushed her over the top and into the winner's spot. Yeah, go Blythe! I'm not sure she was even aware she'd won, or that she really cared. It was fun to be with her at such a fun activity.
Bowlers Maggie, Blythe, Garrison, Lexi, and Eli
Here is everyone huddled around the screen, trying to muscle each other out of the way.
This behavior went on and on and on.
I love the cocked hip as she contemplates the pins at the end of the lane
and how she should approach the shot.
Blythe the winner.
She pulled it out in the last frame.
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