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Where is the gym?

When the kids went back to school, I was worried about what Maylin would do with her time. I mentioned in my last post I had gone gymnastic class hunting. This came to mind because when we watched the artistic and rhythmic gymnastics during the Olympics, Maylin had to mimic the girls who were on TV. This seems to be a natural interest to her so I followed it. Today we attended a trial class which happened to be a mom and tot class. And no, the moms did not do the gymnastics. I know some of you out there where thinking that the words Laurel and gymnastics together are an oxymoron. The parents just did the warm up, played some of the games and sang with the kids. We also helped spot the kids when learning skills. It is very low key and a lot of fun. It is only once a week for 45 minutes. Here are some pictures of Maylin following along with the Olympic athletes. The last picture is of her being tired. When she finished her "routine" she flopped down and said, "tired mom."
 

 

 

 
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Anonymous said…
That is stinking cute! Go Maylin!
August 27, 2008 at 4:56 PM
Lisa~~ said…
Very cute and so glad that she enjoyed her class.
August 27, 2008 at 5:27 PM
Valorie said…
I keep thinking "that is the cutest picture of her" and then you put the next one up. How I wish I was that photogenic. I can't remember the last time I tried to touch my toes, let alone was successful at it!
August 27, 2008 at 7:56 PM
M3 said…
LOVE the tired picture -- hilarious! I've been taking the girls to gymnastics for a couple of months now and it tires me out. Even just the warmups get me out of breath (sad, I know... Heehee).
August 27, 2008 at 8:35 PM
Anonymous said…
Maylin is so darn cute :)!!
August 28, 2008 at 12:39 AM
hooli said…
Oh my goodness. That's so funny. Cooper mimicked a few spots, as well. but not gymnastics. He loved the swimming and even watched a good deal of synchronized swimming. Hmmmm... I'm not sure what that means for us.
August 28, 2008 at 9:28 PM
Anonymous said…
I'll bet she was tired after that routine! It was fun to see you and Maylin today:)
August 29, 2008 at 5:29 PM
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