The Pinata

With Spencer feeling better, we ventured to the park this weekend where we came across a birthday party in progress. Spencer was transfixed by the pinata but then who wouldn't be. It was shaped like a pirate's treasure chest. One by one, the children lined up to give it a whack. The pinata swayed back and forth, back and forth, until one of the parents would stop its' motion and pass the baton to the next child in line. The designated child would don a pirate's hat and take another swing. Eventually a hole appeared tantalizing all with the promise of candy inside. Spencer waited to see what would happen. "Mica, Mica," the children and parents shouted, hoping the birthday boy would be the one to send the treasure chest tumbling to the ground. Arghhh! With one last blow, the pinata fell to the ground spilling its' treasures. The children scrambled to gather every last bit of candy. Spencer was mesmerized. I think I know what he wants for his birthday.