The Chalk Ring Jump

I slipped past the front lobby doors behind a neighbor and scurried straight out onto the sunny sidewalk! Right across the smooth flagstones, someone had drawn a winding trail of bright chalk circles. A ready-made jumping course! I lined up my tiny feet at the first yellow ring, crouched low, and sprang forward with all my plush might. Boing! I landed smack in the middle with a soft, dusty puff. Next was a bright blue ring, then a double pink loop! Two quick waddles, one giant leap—pop, stick! I cleared the whole zig-zag trail without stepping once outside the lines!