The BIG Show

Since Gabbi was just over one she has been going to The Little Gym every week.  Roy and I have been very diligent in taking her and both going as much as we can.  It has been one of the most consistent things in our lives for the last two years.  :-)
We have been by Gabbi's side each time cheering her on, giving high fives, coaching, holding on to little fingers and encouraging her.  It has been such a highlight to watch her grow friendships with her classmates and her skills.
A couple of  weeks ago was Little Gym's big show, the end of the year event!  It is a time to invite friends and family and to take a ton of pictures.  There is even a medal ceremony.

But with this "graduation" comes some sadness.  This Big Show was the last class for us to be on her side of the glass/viewing space.  Now she has graduated to the next level, Funny Bugs, and we are stuck in the lobby in little plastic chairs watching her do her thing.  I was worried that she wouldn't like being away from us, but boy was I wrong, I think we dislike it more.  She is having a blast in the class!  She is trying everything and is getting used to the longer session.  Every now and then she tries a big skill and first thing she does is tell the teacher (who are great), "I have to go tell my mom/dad!"  She comes running to the door near us, and is ready to give us high fives.  We are working on her just coming up to the glass, but I love that she knows we are watching.  We are still taking photos and clapping from our side of the glass.  We will forever be her cheering section!

On her side of the glass vs. not.  Dad is adjusting.