Tumble

This week was Coop's first go at tumbling class. His teacher offers a free introductory class to promote exercise at the library once a month and Coop really enjoys it. We'd thought we'd kick it up a notch and try an actual organized class in her studio. Coop did awesome and truly enjoyed it. It's very low key, you get to pay as you go and it's another activity that gets us out of the house! Coop was very proud of himself after class and couldn't wait to show off his moves. You can consider these pics a little show-off-look-at-me routine. Then again, isn't that what all our posts are about? Except usually I'm the one showing off my kids. Coop gets to be the show off this time.............

 

 

Ski

Big C got his first taste of skiing yesterday. I use the term skiing loosely because there wasn't much skiing involved. Mostly just pulling, gliding, grunting and lifting but Cooper thought he was skiing. Not to mention he liked it and had fun! I have learned to have low expectations for new adventures and this time, it paid off! Coop thought skiing was "awesome" and he thought his boots were "way cool".

We decided to try a very low key resort near Laramie, WY called Snowy Range. It was perfect. The drive was a little longer than we would have liked but it was a nice way to change up our routine a bit. We spent most of our time taking turns with entertaining the kids in the lodge (read watching our kids run amuck in the lodge) and making runs. Mark's boss' family met us there which made it even more fun and we all had a partner to hang out with while we alternated duties. Plus it gave us more adults in the mix and people to make runs with.

Coop managed to come home with a fat lip. This wasn't a skiing injury though. It happened during the running amuck portion of our day. Unfortunately, his lip met the wrong end of a foosball table. That's what happens when you are lip level with a foosball rod and your opponent is equally vertically challenged. Nothing a little ice and a whole lotta napkins couldn't fix.

All in all, it was a successful day. We realized however, that much of what we did with Coop could have been done in our front yard. That would have been even more low key. I think we will try to continue our "skiing" adventures in our yard and throw in some resort visits as well.

I can't wait for the days when we can all ski/board together and can spend a little less time in the lodge. In the meantime, we'll take what we can get and keep our expectations low (but in a good way).

 

 

 

 

 

XOXOXO

Oatmeal

Yes, I am happy that Cruz insists on using some type of utensil every time he eats now.

Do I think he's mastered the skill? Uh, NO.................

Much like everything else, do I wish he'd just let Mommy help him to make things easier for everyone involved (especially the laundry doer)? Yes!

Much like everything else, does Cruz want help? Absolutely NOT! Don't even try. Step away from the little man with the beloved spoon in hand and nobody gets hurt.

Gym

We've been spending quite a bit of time at the gym lately. It is a lifesaver! It gets us out of the house, it's indoors, we're meeting new friends and it's FREE (can't beat that). What a great thing to offer to the community. We are in full support and are doing our best to put it to great use. We spent over 2 hrs there today. The boys ran around like maniacs and I got to talk to living, breathing, ADULT human beings! Win-win!

Snowman

 

My Heroes

Introducing.....................

Fireman Coop

And Caterpillar Man!

The Hero Oath:

1) Building a strong moral code.

2) Willingness to risks one's own safety in the service of good.

3) Protecting all creatures (big and small).

4) Protecting the lives of the very innocent citizens of Imaginarium City.

All in one morning. We've been very busy!