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Monday, February 22, 2010

What We Are Doing This Winter to Keep the Blues Away!

You can't really see her, but Rachel is doing gymnastics. It is a great little place we found. The coach is a REAL coach. Meaning (to me) that he is a demanding coach. They do a lot of conditioning, drills, and he expects them to progress fast. He is a previous Olympic coach for the Chinese team. In five weeks, (only going once a week) Rachel can do a back hip circle on the bar, a back-hand spring, vaulting skills, and a cart-wheel on the beam. I hope she continues to like it. I know I love watching it!
Bella is doing cheerleading. She likes it okay, but probably won't sign up again next year. She wishes she was in gymnastics instead. But she is doing really well in the sport. She even cheered for one of Tommy's games which was a real cool thing.

Jane gets dragged everywhere we go. She just likes to go along with the flow. She really likes to go to her "Princess Class" which is the YMCA daycare when I go to my classes. Hee Hee.

Well, Tommy is in there somewhere. I just couldn't get a good shot. They are always moving! He is having a good year. Dave and I had to talk him into playing, and I'm so glad we did. His team is undefeated. Tommy plays a mean defence and always manages at least one basket a game.
Michael is also doing a intro to basketball class and swim lessons at the YMCA, but I don't have pictures for him.
As a mom, there is nothing I enjoy more than watching my kids participate in these types of activities. They are such a great experience all around.

Valentines' Day

What IS it about Valentines' Day? Some people love it and some people hate it. I personally love it. I just think it shouldn't be blown out of proportion. Little sweet notes to say "I love you" is always a good thing....given with a piece of chocolate doesn't hurt either.
Jane is all about Princesses. If I want her to eat her soup, I tell her it is "Princess Soup." If I want her to sit in her car seat, it is a "Princess Car Seat" etc.

I think Michael loved Valentines' Day the most. He REALLY loves people. There were SO many special Valentines' from Michael. He really agonized over two girls in his class....which one should he marry...?

Rachel is a little jaded already about love...she just likes the candy supply she brings home.