My "spirited toddler"

I guess I have always knew but was in denial of the fact that I have a "spirited child" on my hands. People always laugh when they hear this phrase because I guess in my mind, it always seemed like a cop-out for what was actually (in my mind) "bad-parenting". I have been embracing the fact that being "spirited" is actually a real personality type and as a parent, I have to help her grow as a person and work WITH it, not against it.

En-loo of this new concept, I now know I have to keep my busy child busy to remain a happy little person. Since our debt has been paid off, I thought it would be a great idea to finally invest in a "mommy and me" gymnastics class. Before signing her up for it, I took her to the gym during their "open gym" hour to see how she would do. And no surprise, SHE LOVED IT!! 

I am beyond excited for our little sweetie!- and yet a little nervous about her being in a "class". But here are some pictures of her during open gym. AND I got her the cutest Leotard so those pictures are on here as well :) ENJOY! (Our very first class starts tomorrow 12.20.2011)