Gymnastics

Marie started gymnastics yesterday. There are about 5 other kids in her class and her instructor is super. She gave Marie special attention and took time to show and explain the moves to her. Mackenson and I had to stay in the waiting area so the class wouldn't be disrupted by a giggling "me too" toddler. After class the instructor told me that Marie had tears on her cheeks a few times but a good hug made her feel better. Poor thing, she must get so frustrated when she doesn't know what is happening around her. Joe and I know how that feels, and I've wanted to cry at those times too. She was very happy after class and acting quite silly so she had a good time.

Mackenson and I spent the hour playing with books, a foam puzzle and sit down (Mack stands on the chair, I pull him to sit...he giggles like crazy). One little girl came over and shyly tried to make friends with Mack. He said hello to her, she sat next to him then followed him to the hallway and put her shoes on when he did. It was pretty cute. Mackenson still doesn't interact with other kids too much. I just heard about a play group for him on Wednesday morning so hopefully that will help him open up.

Papa was out of town for the day and the kids asked about him all afternoon. Mackenson usually asks about Papa and Marie Dakar during the day. I told them that Papa would be home tomorrow and they understood, accepted but kept asking. They missed him! Their papa came home late last night so was home when they woke up. After all that excitement of wanting to see him last night, Marie greeted him by laying groggily in bed and Mackenson pouted for breakfast. But this evening when he came home from work they screeched with delight and jumped up and down. Now that's sweet!