About once a month, the gym where Addison and Aubrey take gymnastics offers an Open Gym Night where the girls can go and practice the things they've been learning in class. Eden has gone with them a couple of times and always has a lot of fun. The girls really wanted Eden to come with them on the Friday during spring break, but Cory had already made plans to take Parker to the high school baseball game, and I didn't have anyone to keep Lily. Emily decided to ask the instructors at the gym if we could bring Lily and let her try some of the activities with the older girls. At first they were very hesitant since Lily is only 3. They were worried that she might get in the way of the girls who were tumbling and didn't want her to get hurt. We assured them that we would watch her carefully and make her leave the gym if she didn't follow the rules.
I'm happy to report that we had nothing to worry about with Lily. She stayed right with the other girls, patiently waited her turn in line, and had the time of her life! She loved doing flips on the bars, walking on the beam, and doing somersaults down the mat. I think the instructors were quite impressed with how well she did and I'm so thankful they gave her a chance! I don't think she stopped smiling the entire time we were there and I can't wait for her to start taking a class this summer. I know she is going to LOVE it!
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