May 15 2009
Munchkin Minute
Allow me to set the stage:
On Sunday, May 3rd we had an in-church field trip. It was a beautiful day–sunny, warm. About twenty-five munchkins and a handful of adults gathered in the youth room for a hot dog lunch. Good food and good fellowship.
Next up was the scavenger hunt, kids everywhere–in the hallways, in and out of rooms. Searching for horse related items. After the hunt was completed, it was movie time “Veggie Tales”. It was a very funny and informative movie. A western-themed Veggie Tales, no doubt. We had popcorn everywhere. Then, finally, it was time.
Twenty-five extremely excited kids lined up in the CV courtyard, waiting for what was promised, two ponies, just for them, for a full hour! The kids were patient and calm, but that was just an act. They were bubbling inside waiting.
Suddenly, around the corner came two beautiful little ponies in a full trot being lead by their owners, manes blowing in the wind. An eruption of cheers and screams bellowed out from our little munchkins. You should have seen, it was amazing. The kids spent the next hour taking turns riding on “Oreo” and “Zippidy-Do-Da”. Let me tell you, these two horses were professionals. They were just as gentle and mellow as could be. Our kids behaved like perfect darlings and we all had so much fun. It was a beautiful day. Thank you to all the adults who lent a hand. You helped the field trip run so smoothly.
Also, I would like to take this time to tell you all of how wonderful the Sunday School year went. What a fabulous year we had! When you combine a great group of preschoolers and kindergarteners with an above and beyond the call-of-duty group of adults, only good things happen. As always, I don’t want the year to end, but there’s always VBS! And there’s always Sundays in room 108 (where I can easily be found).
Thank you, teachers for a great year. Thank you, Julie Colin, our wonderful pianist. Thank you especially to our marvelous munchkins and their parents. I wish everyone a safe and fun summer.
Doug
