Wouldn't that be horrible if your whole life was ruined by a kids' game when you were 4?

 

Well, to be honest, I applaud OS for not wanting to play. When I was a kid I always hated those sorts of games. Although I became a really athletic person, when I was younger, let's face it, I sucked. I was nearly always picked last and picked on. If I could have I would have abstained.

Of course not playing Duck Duck Goose won't hurt him in the long run. Who knows, maybe it'll be better. :)

 

Wow what a horrible experience with kick ball... we have a game called dodgeball that maybe is similiar... the point of the game was to actually hit the other team with the ball. Since tag has now been banned I am positive this one has too :-)

And in regards to your question, I am 5'3" on a good day :-)

 

I hated duck, duck, goose! It made my stomach turn in knots. And I would end up being "it" forever, because running was so not my thing. I was a very strong swimmer, but terrible at running.

 

C'mon by, I've given you an award :-)

 

I agree with kami. Dodgeball was really awful, too.

 

My P.E. teacher in either K or 1st grade actually had to have a talk with my parents about my lack of coordination... and I'm mostly fine now. A missed DDG or two is not going to hurt him.

 

It's funny, reading your post made me think about the games I played as a kid, and come to think of it, I hated that game, too! That and "Red Rover, Red Rover", which was basically a popularity contest, no one wanted to be the last one called, that meant you were a nerd! I wouldn't force little OS to participate if he doesn't want to, some kids just aren't into that kind of game, or he may enjoy it later when he's a little older.

BTW, loved your post about the dead bird book. Sometimes the most simple message is the most powerful one, huh? Sorry about your loss. Take care!

Lizzy

 

I love this post Alex. I swear isn't it funny the things we can get worked up about as it relates to our kids.

My kid teacher said my daughter was a bit shy in some scenarios in school (which is not at all my experience w/her). Of course I stewed on that forever and immediately set up a play dates and stuff....Duh she's fine..It was just a new school year - she just needed some time.
I laugh at myself now when I think about it.

 

Playing Duck Duck Goose can ruin your life! I got my second concussion while playing the game in preschool. I was running to get away from my pursuer and turned around to see what the situation was, then ran smack into a table and knocked myself out. (Incidentally, my first concussion was also at preschool when I was involved in a big wheel accident.) I suspect that I am partially so, um, me, due to genetics and my youthful brain injuries. That said, I still liked Duck Duck Goose, but maybe that proves my point...