Gymnastics freak-outs!

The little ones had their first gymnastics lesson today.


Let's start with the positive:


Brady LOVED it. He was so funny! Bouncing all around the baby gym, zooming this way and that. He's a natural! And he loves the balance beam! He actually got on several of them and was able to make it from one end to the other without falling off. I was so proud.

I can just see him on the rings or pommel horse at the olympics, bringing home the gold for momma. I'm already mentally planning my outfit for sitting in the stands so when the camera pans to me, I can look good. The proud mama, (kinda like Mrs. Phelps, but better-looking) who sits in the stands and cheers on her baby boy, clapping and wiping away the stray tear of pride.....


So I'm getting ahead of myself. Sue me. I KNOW it's only tumble tots, but even Tiger Woods started with a plastic freakin' golf club. My kids will rule the world someday, mark my words.


Maddie, on the other hand, didn't have such a good experience. She's the type of kid who needs a little bit of time and coaxing to adjust to new situations. We got there a little bit later than we had planned and had to rush right in. She started crying and was inconsolable so we had to cut her lesson short. In fact, it never really started. We've decided to enroll her in a mom and tots class too, to start. She will be fine once she gets used to it, but the sheer volume of people there today, all strangers, and being in class without a parent, was just a bit too much for my little princess.


The girls are currently in the penalty box for trashing the basement. They are cleaning up downstairs with Daddy. (Little ones are napping). We have had such a good time this week but they have to realize that just because we're having fun doesn't mean there are no rules or consequences. So when Glynn saw the Hazmat area that has become the basement, he put them straight to work, with no T.V., treehouse, or fun until it's done. He's a good Dad. Strict but fair.


I'm being called to the basement so I'd better go. Time to check out the progress! The upstairs looks fabulous, if I do say so myself.