Activities

A year ago this time it was very hard to motivate Isaac to want to do any extracurricular activities. It was the first time that he was going a full day to school and not napping, and when I would pick him up he was bone tired. We could barely make it out of the parking lot without him falling asleep, and once he did crash he was very cranky when I tried to rouse him for anything it was almost impossible.

As the year progressed and he got used to his new extended schedule, we started Karate. Unlike many of the things we had tried in the past it seemed that he genuinely loved it. He was focused and interested always wanting to practice, and curious when he would work towards next belts.

Since starting he has achieved two new belts, and is on his way for his third. He is now a 'Lion', no longer a 'Tiger Tot' and beginning to spar and learn some actual martial arts techniques. It has been great for his confidence, and fun to watch him learn and grow.

We also are doing 't-ball' for the second year in a row. Last year we did it with our local parks and recreation center. The program was overcrowded, not well coached, and consequently none of us enjoyed it very much. It is amazing what a little organization and a dedicated coach will do! This year Isaac is no longer using the T, but is hitting balls pitched by the coach. He understands the concept of where to run after he hits, and has started catching and throwing much more proficiently. Most importantly he looks forward to it, and seems to really enjoy playing.

Coco continues to do Hippotherapy, but in addition has been dancing once a week. She is in an independent ballet/tap class that is the highlight of her week. She had no problem separating from me, and just loves dancing along to the music. Mainly she loves wearing a tutu and is amazed by the sounds her tap make on the wood floor. Her first recital is in a couple of weeks, and it will be so adorable to watch her and her little dancer buddies attempt to follow some type of choreography.