Gymnastics

A little over a week ago, Levi participated in his first gymnastics "ni-nat-nicks" class. This class only has 4 or 5 two year olds who are full of energy and eager to learn and play. They are called the Cubs and my little darling definitely fits the bill. 

My expectations of the class were apparently low because I was amazed at what all these tiny ones did. Floor exercises, balance beam, bar, rings, trampoline...everything! The first night he was wide open and wild, trying to join the older girls class which was working on back handsprings and round offs. Since parents participate in the class with the child, I was sweaty and exhausted! I immediately told Jason that he was participating in the next class. In the midst of my heavy glistening, I felt discouraged. My child did not follow directions, did not complete all of the activities, and most certainly did not stay within the designated space. Aaaahhhh! A teacher's nightmare!

Thankfully, we have since had another class and he did SO much better. There is hope! Jason did participate in the second class and also left sweaty and tired! It is totally a workout! We are looking forward to 7 more weeks in this session and seeing what all he learns to do! He often needs reminders at home that we are not at gymnastics as he tries to dive from furniture throughout the house. I'm sure this will continue as we go through the coming weeks. 

First time on the balance beam!

Floor exercises...marching, galloping, running, and stretching! So fun!

Hanging on the bar by himself for the first time! He has since learned to pick his feet up completely!