Olympic Inspiration

LM is very keen on the Olympics.  So far his favourite events to watch have been canoeing, track cycling & hurdles.

 However he has developed his own events, not all of which I can see catching on.

Event 1:  The garden obstacle course on space hopper.  Personally I think this would be a great spectator event.  LM is obviously the current (& only) record holder but we are ready for a challenge from his cousins when they come to stay.

Event 2:  The Hot Wheels step race.  This just seems to involve LM playing cars with the addition of giving each car a country to represent.

Event 3:  Running really fast around the living room.  Team GB athletes might find the distance a little limiting but LM reckons he can beat Jessica Ennis (although admittedly she was hurdling 100 m & he was just sprinting 2 m)

Event 4:  Cushion horse eventing.

Unfortunately his enthusiasm for the cycling has not translated into Event 5: Nice bike ride with Mummy & Daddy, as last night's tantrum proved.  Apparently the track we tried to go down was "too bumpy" which resulted in a meltdown & an early night.  I'm sure he won't be the only athlete to have a hissy fit.

His best commentary so far has been, on seeing the Olympic Flame burning in the stadium, "Look!  They have a fire to keep them warm."

Anyway I must go.  LM is currently setting up the cushions to be the sand for his Triple Jump attempt & I need to adjudicate.