As you all know, there is no such thing as a coincidence, and all things are serendipitously connected.
This goes for Pogo-Sticking, too.
Here’s the story. A couple of weeks ago, my very wonderful friend, Erin at School Teacher by Day, Superhero by Night, asked her readers what hidden talents they have. I didn’t have to think long… and I answered that I Pogo-Stick pretty well. I remember getting a Pogo-Stick for Christmas when I was very young, and I practiced until I could balance and jump many consecutive times (this may have something to do with growing up in-between 2 brothers and developing a competitive side). Anyway, I did learn and I loved it. Of course there were times when I forgot all about Pogo-Sticking, but every once-in-awhile my hidden talent would reveal itself…. like when I had my own children and Santa brought them a Pogo-Stick. OK, I guess there aren’t too many times in life when a Pogo-Sticking talent comes in handy.
But this brings me back to Erin and her question and my answer and nothing in life being a coincidence. On Christmas Eve, just last week, my husband gave me a Pogo-Stick for Christmas. I had no idea what the rather large rectangular box held… and you can imagine my surprise when I opened it. And the surprise on the faces of my grandchildren, who wanted me to immediately head outside and Pogo-Stick in my driveway. Well, Christmas Eve in Rhode Island was rainy and icy and messy and dark… but I promised them that I would actually Pogo-Stick for them.
So… Taylor, Maddie, Andrew, Jake, William, Alex, Benjamin, Henry, Dylan AND Erin (and anyone else who wants a laugh!), this is for you:
You have to be the coolest grandmother in Rhode Island!
YOU ABSOLUTELY ROCK!
xo, Audrey
Awesome! It must be great exercise!
I saw the pogo stick in one of Jane’s pictures and thought it was for one of the kids! I guess I was wrong!
I love it Sharon! You never fail to amaze me!
It doesn’t get much better than a pogo sticking grandma! =)
Merry Christmas!
You’re great! Looks like fun too. I may have to get one “for my kids.”
That’s incredible! What a great gift. I can see that it is already bringing everyone lots of enjoyment. And you are, clearly, very talented. 🙂
Oh my gosh, Sharon! You rock that thing! My son got a Pogo stick from Santa this year…it’s the only thing he asked for and he’s trying so hard to get the hang of it!!
Also? I just love how cute you and Barry are! I want a New England accent listening to you two!
Love it! Remember that 4th of July when we had that epic pogo-sticking contest? I’ll never forget watching Matt maneuver on that thing. Pretty impressive for a guy clearly over that 160 lb. mark! We’ll have to have another contest with your spiffy new pogo stick. 🙂
All my mom can do is a wicked Betty Boop impression.
You amaze me, Sharon! You have to be the coolest Grandma ever.
This made my day! I’ve been waiting for this video, especially since I just got a video on a pogo stick SHOUT OUT. You really are a good pogo sticker–I’m seriously impressed. Two bounces, and I would’ve been crying on the pavement.
You ROCK Sharon. You see I couldn’t do that as a kid much less now. I’m totally impressed.
Sharon, you absolutely ROCK. I am very impressed with your pogo stick abilities. I bet your grandchildren will be too. Such a cute video 🙂
That is hilarious – that you meet the requirements on the side of the box…Still laughing. Good for you!!!
Loved it. Cute and fun.
That was awesome!!!
And I’m really glad you turned around before heading into traffic!
That sounds like a great exercise and it looks like fun too! I got to get me one of those!
This post is wonderful!! How fun!! Please stop by my blog and say hello anytime!! (:
Sharon,
I always knew you were funny, but this really topped it! I loved the video- you wild and crazy woman!
Good grief! and you’re not even out of breath!