Addi Does Gymnastics

Every Thursday, Karsyn has Tot Gym Class. It ends in just enough time for us to pick Addi up from Preschool. As soon as Addi gets in the van and sees Karsyn in her leotard, she always asks what Karsyn did at class. When I tell Addi, she always says, "Oh Wow! That sounds like fun. Can I go too?" I started looking over the gym schedule and found a class on Wednesday afternoons from 12:30 - 1. Jason and I pondered on the idea for a week or two. I want to savor this year. The countdown to a full day school Addi is ticking down. I was a little hesitant to sign her up at first, because I wanted to have the freedom to plan play dates and do fun things with the little girls during the day. But then, Addi's speech therapy was moved to Wednesday afternoons. It works out great that she can go to Gymnastics and then come home just in time for Mrs. Susan to come over. Addi was beyond herself excited when I told her that she could go! She smiled from ear to ear the entire class.

This 'helper mat' teaches back flips!

She made it over!!!!

Here's Addi learning the beginnings of a front flip.

The girls had to hold onto the uneven bars and then touch their toes to the bar!

Addi's still hanging on!

Karsyn didn't quite know why she couldn't participate in class at first. But when she found a toy in the viewing area, she was really happy. She LOVED watching Addi too!

Karsyn

The instructor also had the class sit on the balance beam and then jump off. He wanted the kids to understand that there's nothing to be afraid of if they fall. If they do, they'll land on the soft mats. Then, he had the class stand up on the balance beam. Addi's knees were knocking! She was scared! I'm sure in time, she'll feel more comfortable. As soon as class was over, Addi asked when she could come again. She told me that she had so much fun! Karsyn can't wait to go to her class in the morning now! I'm so glad that we decided to sign Addi up! I think Gymnastics is going to be something that Addi loves.