Mayfest, Kate Style

Last year, I watched Avery do be-nastics (gymnastics) at Mayfest and get flowers and a trophy.  This year, it was my turn!

I had told DD one very important thing: "Mayfest is when you come bring me flowers and I do be-nastics."  I remembered well that last year, Avery got a trophy and flowers from Nana and DD.

DD did not disappoint.  He showed up with flowers for me and a separate one for Avery... just like last year!


Mayfest starts with a dance routine and I loved practicing the dance for the last several weeks... most of the time.  Every once in a while I would decide I just couldn't participate and then I'd stand there, unmoving, for the entire practice.  Sometimes I'd start the dance and then one of the coaches would pick on me (I'm an easy target, they say), and then I'd have to shut down again.  Mommy finally told me that if I didn't practice my dance, she'd tell Nana and DD that they didn't need to come see me dancing.  That did the trick!  I practiced hard from then on.


Mayfest Kate-Style was underway.  I have really paid attention in class all year and my body size suits be-nastics well, so I was really focused and proud to show off my moves.

After Mayfest, when it was time to get our trophies, I noticed that mine looked a lot different than I thought.  I guess because the theme was Olympics, the trophies this year looked more like medals.  Mommy promises that once I watch the Olympics on tv this summer, I'll understand why this is so special.

Be-nastics was super fun this year and Mayfest was just what I expected... and lots of fun!  It's good to be a big girl and get a turn of my own.

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Love,
Kate Olympian McClinton