Today was ribbon day at the children's gymnastics class. They are closing in on the end of the spring season, and this is their second set of ribbons for the year. (I can't believe the kids have been in gymnastics for almost a year!) In one year, Jack has lost his fear of the bottomless foam pits that swallow up unsuspecting four year olds. He is a terrific tumbler and it shows in other areas like Tae-Kwon-Do class. Jack's favorite Tumble Tyke activity is to run around a parachute on the floor. This is less fun for his gym-mates as they end up getting tripped up by Speedy Gonzales as he weaves past them.
Gymnastics did not come naturally to Grace, but she has stuck with it and made huge improvements in her gymnastics skills. She has worked very hard at trying to get those arms and legs to work in tandem for a survivable cartwheel. Doing a back breaking bridge seemed impossible to Grace and her back refused to comply. However, with much practice, Grace has managed to convince her back that it is o.k. to bend into very unnatural contortions. Our daughter has also become very familiar with the dreaded foe of gymnasts around the world...the incessant wedgie.We'll be taking the summer off so that we can dapple in another sport...swimming at the pool. And perhaps, if she's lucky, Faith will get to have a normal schedule on Tuesdays and not get bounced around between Gymnastics and Tae-Kwon-Do classes.
2 comments:
These kids need a sun tan!! Jack looks just like Christian and Jeff mixed together. I just hope he turns out like the smarter and more attractive one!
Congratulations to the two "gymnast of the year". This year Georgia's finest, and then look out Olympics! Congrats to Grace and Jack for their gymnastics awards. I can remember well Mommy and Aunt Sarah winning their first ribbons. I am just trying to master Pilates. I think the good Lord strung me too tight. Hopefully I will gain some flexibility by mastering Yoga and Pilates.
As for Mr./Ms. Anonymous's comments above. Use the sunblock! They look great! Kids come in all shades. Jack does seem to be a mix of his two uncles in looks and personality. As their mother, I have to say they are both attractive and smart. There! That ought to get me a good Mother's Day present!!!
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