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Three weeks in, and all is going well with the gymnastics (sigh of relief).

Alex enjoys it a great deal, but still likes Daddy to stand close by.

As I assumed, he has proven to be a suitably strong boy and can do all the upper body strength activities very well. His "coach" calls him Mr Muscles, but he doesn't really like being called that.


He also likes the running activities. He thinks himself quite swift and therefore, likes to show EVERYONE how fast he is.

I think we are FINALLY on a winner, with Alex and the gymnastics. YAY!


Olivia is also doing exceptionally well with gymnastics. She listens well and is happy to answer the "coach" when required, which stands in direct contrast to Alex, who pretends other people, especially those turning their attention to him, do not exist.

As already mentioned, Olivia started ballet last week.

It took me some effort to get her the "absolutely essential" ballet outfit. They had the bodysuit/leotard everywhere, but of course none were in her size.

I did find ONE that fit her....one was all I needed-it was black, rather than the preferred pink, but on the back of Alex gushing in the change room, "Oh Olivia looks SoooOOooo pretty!" she thought she would prefer to have the black after all. Thanks Alex!

They also had an extra small fluttery skirt. It falls down a bit, but she will grow into it - doesn't have much choice in the matter anyway.

We even got a faux tie-to-the-side ballet top to keep her warm - it is the Barbie one picture here (oh dear!).

She wore the ballet outfit to her class today, and indeed, like magic it, it gave her more confidence, since she looked "pretty" like the other girls. Her little friend Mackenzie came along with us and that sealed the deal in encouraging her to give it a go, although Mackenzie could have cared less about not having The Outfit.

They were utterly cute. I was so proud (gush gush gush).