A shiny medal.


January 26th 2016,quiet a special day.

We drop you off at your friend;s house for a play date and when i come to pick you at 5,you quickly run to your knapsack and pull out a shiny medal.

Your first medal for running a 1 km run.

The run was held as part of the republic day celebrations at your friend's community.

Now it proudly hangs in our master bedroom.


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