A couple of weeks ago, we were asked to work on Saturday. We don't usually work on Saturday, but when we heard about what it was going to be, we happily accepted. Pioneer School had invited children from many other preschools throughout Cangzhou City to come and participate in a Kindergarten Olympics event. It was very fun to see all the people there. There was around 300 families that attended the event. The fun part was that when we arrived, about 8 minutes before the event was supposed to start, we were asked by the school principal's wife (Mrs. Sue) what we would say to the people in our speech. Taken by surprise, I (Tom) quickly thought of a few sentences and Mrs. Sue made a mental note of what I said so she could translate for me when the time came. After two months in China, I'm beginning to realize that impromptu speeches are just something you have to get used to.
As part of the opening ceremonies, some of the older students marched around the playground with the kindergarten flag with their parents by their sides.
You might not be able to tell, but this kid has full-on bangs down to his eyebrows - and nothing else. This is just a small sample of the many unique haircuts that Chinese people give their children.
The kids are ready for the wheelbarrow race. April is on the left.
The girl with the red ball between her knees is Mary. She is very smart but sometimes kind of naughty. The girl in the white shirt is Highland. She is slower at learning English but she has an infectious little giggle.
This is a student from a different school, but he showed up in true competitive style.
This is April and Highland; a couple of my Super Babies. They are like 2 peas in a pod.
This is Jack. He is not bashful. Also twice as big as some of his classmates in the Happy Babies. We call him the "Lumber Jack". He is giving Alicia a face hug in this picture.
This is someone's child that we don't know, but I thought I would include it to show how even the little kids here know how to use electronics.
Having fun with the wheelbarrow race. The boy with the orange wheelbarrow is the principal's son.
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