Monday, December 13, 2010

Proud Mom

I just had to brag on Olivia a bit tonight.  She is doing so well in gymnastics.   Because Olivia does not have much upper body strength, some things are really tough for her.  Over the last 6 months, we have stuck with it and I am amazed at her progress.  She is doing forward rolls, jumping into the pit, riding the pulley (it’s like a zip line), holding onto the bar for 20+ seconds and building confidence on the balance beam.  She’s also doing great with things like listening, waiting in line, waiting her turn and sitting quietly.  She has come a long way in all areas.  Being born at 23 weeks. . .we didn’t know what physical limitations she might have.  Never would I have dreamed she would be taking a gymnastics class.  I’m just so proud of her and all that she has accomplished.   Ryan and I made sure to talk about how proud we were of her on the ride home. . . .you know, so she could overhear. 

1 comment:

Amanda said...

Hey girl ;) you're the only one on my sidebar who has updated their blog lately. I need something to read! :) yay Olivia! She's doing awesome sounds like. I always wanted to take gymnastics... One year, I had a choice for my birthday, gymnastics for a year... Or a water baby and a new pair of jeans. Uh. I played with babydolls till I was 14. Lol. I chose the babydoll. ;) you need to post a little video clip of her at gymnastics. I bet she looks so cute. Hope you're doing good with your tiredness and diabetes. :( that stinks. Me and Rodney are starting the weight loss challenge again now, since I'm not pregnant... I've got 20 I wanna lose... And he's got 15. I'm sure he'll win.. But... Maybe me and you can help each other stay on track! Ok I think I should have just emailed you ;) thanks again for all your support and prayers during last week. It is all still such a blur. I still FEEL pregnant... I think that it STILL hasn't hit me all the way...