tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834405754301414360.post7735002472901533840..comments2024-02-23T05:25:46.409-05:00Comments on Life Since Harlie: Gymnastics. The Good. The Bad. And the Ugly.Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12158503749591171395noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834405754301414360.post-53778627125082830592010-09-11T15:23:57.818-04:002010-09-11T15:23:57.818-04:00It sounds like you and Cooper got your work-out in...It sounds like you and Cooper got your work-out in. He is so little and active, that sometimes it takes quite a while to engage in a structured class. He was having a good time Mom. I am so glad that Harlie liked her class. She is very independent isn't she. That is so wonderful. Just encourage her when she does something and she will learn that she does things that fit her ability and keep making her feel good about herself. She knows that you all love her so much. <br />Love Ron and SUeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834405754301414360.post-18917613083698292702010-09-11T11:03:27.796-04:002010-09-11T11:03:27.796-04:00Christy,
What a great moment for Harlie. It is wo...Christy,<br /><br />What a great moment for Harlie. It is wonderful when kids find activities they enjoy and that it will help her strenghten mentally and physically. <br /><br />Please know that every parent I have ever known has had moments just like you have described with Cooper. He is a happy kid who is fearless. David when he was Cooper's age was in day care 2 days a week from 9 - noon and everyday I would drop him off and he would cry and break my heart. I felt like the worst parent ever! <br /><br />The point is you try and see what works and what does not. You and Tom are amazing people with more courage and determination than I have ever seen. You have been truly blessed and we get to share in that through your blog. Thank you for being you.Rebeccanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834405754301414360.post-45617258281204712382010-09-11T07:54:13.716-04:002010-09-11T07:54:13.716-04:00Kudos to the other mom and Brittany and even the m...Kudos to the other mom and Brittany and even the mom who gave you the sympathetic look. Thank goodness for people who take the time to connect with other human beings. This parenting thing is rough and some understanding goes a long long way.<br /><br />I'm amazed that you made the commitment to getting to a 9:15 with all you have to do in the AM. You'll figure out the best thing for Cooper during that time and it sounds like Harlie is going to love this class. The owner sounds awesome.Tanyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834405754301414360.post-80422564743569534052010-09-11T03:53:04.584-04:002010-09-11T03:53:04.584-04:00You know I think every parent has been there so I ...You know I think every parent has been there so I doubt there was a single parent there who hasn't felt that same way even if they didn't show it. Brittany sounds like a very nice lady. And I'm going to bet that instructor doesn't have kids and has no clue how hard it is for you to get there. <br /><br />I'm glad that Harlie did well and enjoys it. Maybe you could just hang out with Cooper and have some one on one time during her classes? (That's what I did with Adrian during Evie's ballet classes and it was kind of fun). Cooper's a little young yet so he can probably miss out on gymnastics at this age and still grow up to be a great person. ;) Save your energy. <br /><br />You're a great mom!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16092188894818322564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834405754301414360.post-4254679907214409702010-09-10T22:40:43.597-04:002010-09-10T22:40:43.597-04:00I have to agree with Janis - I sort of chuckled im...I have to agree with Janis - I sort of chuckled imagining you trying to wrestle a screaming, flailing, crazed Cooper. ;) Only because we've all been there, whether we admit it or not! I would absolutely call and see if they will let you bring him in when there's no class! Maybe if he gets his exploring out of the way, he will be more comfortable sitting and following instructions.<br /><br />I'm sorry that the teacher said you should have gotten there on time so he could hear the rules. Obviously he wouldn't listen to them, or he would have stopped when you told him to! They are kids for gosh sakes.<br /><br />I am so happy that Brittany brought you flowers and a card. It's so thoughtful! Although I might have added a bottle of wine ... ;)ANewKindOfPerfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11978293330074662766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834405754301414360.post-57439808416538257062010-09-10T22:32:27.946-04:002010-09-10T22:32:27.946-04:00Oh my goodness that Cooper is a wild one!! I had a...Oh my goodness that Cooper is a wild one!! I had a good chuckle imagining all that chaos. But I'm so glad Harlie had fun...WTG Harlie!!!Janis @ Sneak Peek At Mehttp://sneakpeekatme.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834405754301414360.post-21763792289375627452010-09-10T22:11:40.403-04:002010-09-10T22:11:40.403-04:00Christy, you are awesome. Brittany speaks for man...Christy, you are awesome. Brittany speaks for many of us who "get it" and completely understand that you are doing the best you can do (and, quite frankly, you do more than most could ever do). Yes, you are loved! Have a great run in the morning.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10834197308019791700noreply@blogger.com