Gymnastics

We found an outstanding deal for 8 weeks of gymnastics on Groupon and could not pass up a chance to let Lorelei take a class. She was sooooo excited. (Mom too!)


Getting ready: She warmed up by stretching before we left. :) She kept saying "I have to tell my teacher..." (Very excited about this whole teacher concept.) And her thoughts on her leotard? "It kinda small." :)

The class only had three kids in it today. There are a couple more that come but didn't make it this time. One girl left crying and didn't want to do it, which I understand is becoming a regular habit. I thought three was PLENTY and I would not want to see him try and manage six at a time! :) Lorelei had a ball and was not the least bit shy. (Big surprise) Not surprisingly Lorelei needs to work a bit on her listening and following directions, but not too bad. She listened a bit better than one of the other girls! And she was the youngest! :) She had no problem telling Coach Bret everything she was thinking and was excited about. :)

Pictures from top left clockwise: warming up, bars, pushing a mat as part of a relay they had to do (did this part of pushing it up and back without him reminding her what to do), chin up on the bar (held for 10 seconds...he was impressed!), walking up the mat to do flip around bar (lots more trouble with this one, not too comfortable with the flip!) They also did the trampoline, but it is in an area we couldn't really see. That was probably her favorite part.

And Little Brother's take on the whole thing? WHY IN THE WORLD DOES MY SISTER GET TO DO THIS WITHOUT ME!?!?!?! Hoping next week goes better when I can bribe him with snacks...















Survived her first mom-free class! So excited for next week and wants to go back tomorrow rather than wait a week! :)

We stopped for a special drink at Sonic on the way home since a certain mom forgot to pack a sippy cup. :)

After class she talked to both Grandma and Nana about her experience. One of her remarks was "I can do everything my teacher do!" And made sure to tell both about her highlight of the trampoline.

Looking forward to more fun Monday morning gymnastics!