“Catapult”
From Dictionary.com (with a few personal edits)
cat·a·pult [kat-uh-puhlt, -poolt]
NOUN
1. an ancient military engine for hurling stones, arrows, etc.
2. a device for launching an airplane from the deck of a ship.
3. the first song by R.E.M. that I remember hearing.
VERB (used with object)
4. to hurl from a catapult.
5. to thrust or move quickly or suddenly: Drew’s nonstop energy and fearlessness will surely catapult him to childhood stardom.
VERB (used without object)
7. to be catapulted.
8. to move or spring up suddenly, quickly, or forcibly, as if by means of a catapult: Michelle catapulted down the waterslide at full speed, and may spend the next few days in bed recuperating.
Wednesday Drew and I spent the day at Six Flags White Water, enjoying one last day of true freedom before he begins "the rest of his life." My fearless five-year-old had me on just about every twisting, turning ride in the park (including the one pictured here), and I truly was catapulted through the air a few more times than would have been my choice. But I survived, though I’m a little beaten and bruised. And today, Drew will “catapult” into the next phase of his life – Kindergarten – and I’m sure I’ll be wiping my eyes with a Kleenex instead of a towel. At least I got a little noun/verb practice in this evening. Best of luck to all you Kindergarten moms and dads today.
Michelle
“Did we miss anything? did we miss anything?
Did we miss anything? did we miss anything?
Catapult (catapult), catapult, catapult (catapult), catapult” R.E.M.
