Today is the last day of the Sarasota County fair which meant that bright and early this morning the kids and I were picking up their projects and prizes (aka. ribbons and cash) and helping clean out the 4H mini building. I know all you inquiring minds what to know how they did, so here's the breakdown:
MY SON
Items submitted: 10 (canned goods, baked goods, photography, and a general craft)
Demonstrations given: 2
Participation in other activities: 1st place in consumer choices contest
Blue Ribbons: 9
Red Ribbons:3
Best in Show for a para-cord whip he made
Monetary awards received: $72
MY DAUGHTER
Items submitted: 9 (canned goods, baked goods, photography, a general craft, and creative writing)
Participation in other activities: 3rd place in consumer choices contest
Blue Ribbons: 7
Red Ribbons: 2
Best in Show for an original story she wrote
Monetary awards received: $52
And technically we aren't done yet. In a few weeks, they are having an awards banquet where they will each be receiving a trophy for their best in show items as well as a trophy or ribbon for the consumer choices contest!
It was a lot of work (for the kids and Mom). And there was whining going as we were nearing the deadline to hand things in. Yet, just like childbirth, my kids have already forgotten just how painful they thought it was at the time, and they are talking about participating again next year. Now that we've been through the process, we have some ideas of how to handle it better next year as well as some of the other activities we may want to participate in next year.
What's first on the list for my kids for next year? My daughter wants to sew and my son wants to compete in the whip cracking contest (maybe even with the whip that won him best in show this year). But first, this Mama needs a little down time.
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