Ohmystinkinheck

I’m not the least bit proud.

First place in the Pre-K Division.
And not just in his elementary school, but across the entire district, 5 different Elementary schools.

There was a reception in our mall (read: The word mall is very subjective. Our mall is basically two big stores, J.C. Penney’s and Cato’s Fashions; they battle it out to see how many mall walkers they can get to stop and shop).

I was the one oohing and ahhhing and wondering how come all the other parents thought their kids even stood a chance.

A mother’s bias never fails.

There is absolutely no singular devotion going on here.

None, whatsoever.

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Kenny: “Mom, you can take a picture of me now.”

Me: “Oh, I can? Now, eh? While you’re hanging off your dad’s hind end?”

Kenny: “Yeah!”

Me:”Of course, you know what’s why I call you Daddy’s little stinker.”

He didn’t quite catch that one, but no matter…I can never resist popping off another shot.

12 Responses to “First place ribbon in Pre-K Division”

1. Kristin

   Way to go Kenny!! That’s one awesome looking croc! And you’re quite the cutie too! :)

   OMSH–the other kids had NO chance of winning against him!

2. Mandy

   Awesome job Kenny! I know that puppy is getting a prime spot at the top of the chalkboard wall soon, huh?

3. Starwoodgal (aka Jamie)

   That is awesome! I love all the other “eyes” around the big croc. I’d be framing this one - way too cute! :)

4. Zoot

   That is an AWESOME picture. He did FANTabulous.

   My son just recently had a piece of art published in his school art book and I bought SIX COPIES. So, yeah, I totally understand that Pride thing. And I totally thought his piece should have been on the cover.

   I’m not biased.

5. SparklieSunShine

   Wooo! Congratulations Kenny!

6. Natalie

   What a great painting… love the humor in it.

7. Liz C.

   Yay Kenny!

   (Mine request photo opps, too. At weird moments. But I try to oblige when, for instance, the oldest girl dresses up the boy in a princess costume and they do a “minuet”. That stuff’s ammunition for later in life.)

   I’m glad the judges had such good sense!

8. Kate

   That’s some seriously great artwork! Congrats Kenny! Well done. :)

   I hear ya on the Mama Pride. I had a moment last night and was in tears. (I blogged it if you want to peek.)

9. Stefani

   Congrats big guy! His painting truly is awesome!

   And I love that look on his face in the top pic. It’s the same one he’ll be wearing when you take prom night pictures :-)

10. Aileen

    I love the first photo of him holding the picture. He looks positively thrilled!! :)

    Congrats Kenny!! Your picture is awesome!

11. Rebecca

    Awesome!

12. Mr. OMSH

    I think Kenny somehow got the ‘art gene’ via his older sister…Strange as it sounds.