http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/jnkmommy/8979 Hey everyone, I have something exciting to tell you about.  I had the most proud moment, and tearful wake up call that my 3 1/2 year old is growing up way too fast.  I enrolled him in gymnastics and our first class was last night.  I was so afraid, because I wasn't sure how he would do having to follow directions coming from someone else.  See I have a daycare and he has always been around me and the kids I care for.  He has never taken any kind of class, or been in a classroom environment.  I was scared that he wouldn't listen, cling to my leg and not want to participate, and that he just wasn't mature enough yet.  It also takes him a long long time to get used to new people, so I wasn't sure how meeting his teacher would go. WOW- BIG wake up call for me.  He threw a fit because we were a few minutes early and he couldn't start, he ran in asking me to stay back, he listened to everything the teacher said, and he even gave her a hug on the way out.  He even said to me, "Bye mom I go to Miss Megan's (his teacher) house now."  While I watched him do his class I cried.  I felt ridiculous, but the warmest, proudest feeling came over me and I just burst into tears.  Seeing how happy he was, how much fun he was having, just made me so happy.  Now, there were moments where he would get so excited that he would wonder off, and start to goof off, but she brought him back and he continued on.  This might sound like I am being negative about my son, but I am amazed he did so well.  He remembered all the things he was suppose to do, and did them all so well.  It just made me realize how much growing he has done that I haven't realized.  I never saw it because we are usually in the same atmosphere day in and day out, and in this new environment a whole new kid was in front of my eyes.  He talked about it all night long.  I have a friend who had a similar experience with her son, and now I know how she feels.  To see so much joy and pure excitement in your child's eyes, there is nothing more rewarding as a parent.  I will remember this day and cherish it the rest of my life.  Hey everyone, I have something exciting to tell you about.  I had the most proud moment, and tearful wake up call that my 3 1/2 year old is growing up way too fast.  I enrolled him in gymnastics and our first class was last night.  I was so afraid, because I wasn't sure how he would do having to follow directions coming from someone else.  See I have a daycare and he has always been around me and the kids I care for.  He has never taken any kind of class, or been in a classroom environment.  I was scared that he wouldn't listen, cling to my leg and not want to participate, and that he just wasn't mature enough yet.  It also takes him a long long time to get used to new people, so I wasn't sure how meeting his teacher would go. WOW- BIG wake up call for me.  He threw a fit because we were a few minutes early and he couldn't start, he ran in asking me to stay back, he listened to everything the teacher said, and he even gave her a hug on the way out.  He even said to me, "Bye mom I go to Miss Megan's (his teacher) house now."  While I watched him do his class I cried.  I felt ridiculous, but the warmest, proudest feeling came over me and I just burst into tears.  Seeing how happy he was, how much fun he was having, just made me so happy.  Now, there were moments where he would get so excited that he would wonder off, and start to goof off, but she brought him back and he continued on.  This might sound like I am being negative about my son, but I am amazed he did so well.  He remembered all the things he was suppose to do, and did them all so well.  It just made me realize how much growing he has done that I haven't realized.  I never saw it because we are usually in the same atmosphere day in and day out, and in this new environment a whole new kid was in front of my eyes.  He talked about it all night long.  I have a friend who had a similar experience with her son, and now I know how she feels.  To see so much joy and pure excitement in your child's eyes, there is nothing more rewarding as a parent.  I will remember this day and cherish it the rest of my life.  en-us YAY! I'm so happy for both of you. He's growing up so fast! You should be proud - he's a wonderful little boy. And so is his brother.    :) http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/jnkmommy/8979/#c_80701 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/jnkmommy/8979/#c_80701 YAY! I'm so happy for both of you. He's growing up so fast! You should be proud - he's a wonderful little boy. And so is his brother.    :) That is really fantastic! I used to teach gymnastics to little ones and I loved it. It is such a fun age and they really do listen (sometimes better than my current 10th graders.) Congrats! http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/jnkmommy/8979/#c_80704 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/jnkmommy/8979/#c_80704 That is really fantastic! I used to teach gymnastics to little ones and I loved it. It is such a fun age and they really do listen (sometimes better than my current 10th graders.) Congrats! I can relate. My oldest is crazy for her gymnastics class. In fact, last night was a big night....she graduated to the next level of class. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/jnkmommy/8979/#c_80706 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/jnkmommy/8979/#c_80706 I can relate. My oldest is crazy for her gymnastics class. In fact, last night was a big night....she graduated to the next level of class. Thanks everyone, I am very excited to see him have a fun year with it.  I asked my husband to take him next week so he could see for himself, since he didn't think our son needed it.  I can't wait for him to say I was right! http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/jnkmommy/8979/#c_80711 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/jnkmommy/8979/#c_80711 Thanks everyone, I am very excited to see him have a fun year with it.  I asked my husband to take him next week so he could see for himself, since he didn't think our son needed it.  I can't wait for him to say I was right!