This morning we woke up to a beautiful, warm, and bright morning. Amira dressed in her leotard and tutu and I my green and purple shirt and white capris went off to Lil Gym
http://www.thelittlegym.com/Pages/default.aspx

The one off of Murray and Teal.

As expected, she was super thrilled to be at the class. Made friends immediately by saying hi and asking their ages right off the bat.

What I didn't expect was how well she listened, followed directions, and participated.
First, they went in with a set of rules. "Put on your listening ears, and let's have fun"

"I'll be right back!" Amira told me as she went into the class, while holding hands with another girl.

Then, they sat in a circle and asked to share their names and something else, I couldn't hear.Then, they danced and kicked around soccer balls all the while listening to directions from the Cd or the teacher. They played on the beams, sang, and danced.

There were talkative parents around but I just couldn't take my eyes off of the class and Amira. It was a little hard to be just observing and not participating and at some point, she did stop and ask me to join her. I comforted her and encouraged her to go back in.

Later, we went to the park nearby and enjoyed a breezy, bright evening. We slathered on sunscreen of course. It's been a fun, busy saturday and laundry awaits me still. Tomorrow, we just rest and get organized for the business week.

For Fall, I signed her up for a morning pre-ballet class. It's 45 mins long and just about right for her attention span and it's at tualatin hills so it's considerably cheaper and a bit closer to home.