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:
22 responses so far ↓
1 Walking In My Sleep // Dec 29, 2008 at 2:35 pm
You have to be the coolest grandmother in Rhode Island!
2 Audrey // Dec 29, 2008 at 2:55 pm
YOU ABSOLUTELY ROCK!
xo, Audrey
3 Margaret // Dec 29, 2008 at 3:04 pm
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!
4 Christy // Dec 29, 2008 at 3:05 pm
I love it Sharon! You never fail to amaze me!
It doesn’t get much better than a pogo sticking grandma! =)
Merry Christmas!
5 Teresa // Dec 29, 2008 at 3:05 pm
You’re great! Looks like fun too. I may have to get one “for my kids.”
6 Chrissy // Dec 29, 2008 at 3:51 pm
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.
7 Heather // Dec 29, 2008 at 4:58 pm
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!
8 Jane // Dec 29, 2008 at 4:59 pm
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.
9 moosh in indy. // Dec 29, 2008 at 5:06 pm
All my mom can do is a wicked Betty Boop impression.
10 Lisa // Dec 29, 2008 at 8:18 pm
You amaze me, Sharon! You have to be the coolest Grandma ever.
11 Erin // Dec 29, 2008 at 9:57 pm
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.
12 Nadine // Dec 29, 2008 at 10:09 pm
You ROCK Sharon. You see I couldn’t do that as a kid much less now. I’m totally impressed.
13 Jen @ One Moms World // Dec 30, 2008 at 10:07 am
Sharon, you absolutely ROCK. I am very impressed with your pogo stick abilities. I bet your grandchildren will be too. Such a cute video
14 Julie Roads // Dec 30, 2008 at 10:15 am
That is hilarious - that you meet the requirements on the side of the box…Still laughing. Good for you!!!
15 Todd Jordan // Dec 30, 2008 at 10:22 am
Loved it. Cute and fun.
16 NYCWD // Dec 30, 2008 at 11:26 am
That was awesome!!!
And I’m really glad you turned around before heading into traffic!
17 Malika Risley // Dec 30, 2008 at 11:43 am
That sounds like a great exercise and it looks like fun too! I got to get me one of those!
18 Debbie Davis // Dec 30, 2008 at 5:51 pm
This post is wonderful!! How fun!! Please stop by my blog and say hello anytime!! (:
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21 Bernadette // Jan 2, 2009 at 1:01 am
Sharon,
I always knew you were funny, but this really topped it! I loved the video- you wild and crazy woman!
22 Connie // Jun 23, 2009 at 6:53 am
Good grief! and you’re not even out of breath!
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