On Wednesday of this week, Hailey started her first class on the big girl side at gymnastics. She was anxious about this move because she thought that it would consist of "big people" and not little girls like herself. After meeting her teacher, she warmed up real quick. Just a few weeks ago her cartwheel wasn't quite there. Now she can almost do one! She loves going to gymnastics and actually prefers it  over her ballet/tap classes. Ballet/tap require a controlled discipline that Hailey doesn't enjoy. What cracks me up about the whole thing is that she tells me that ballet/tap makes her tired but jumping up and down practicing skills over and over for 55 minutes of gymnastics doesn't tire her a bit! Once her ballet/tap class is over in May, I will ask her if she wants to continue it or not. She and another little girl are the only ones still in her class and her teacher has bascially been giving her private lessons. There is going to be a recital in May where they are going to wear costumes. Not sure how Hailey will react but I hope for her teacher's sake that she does what she has learned since it will be just the two of them. All eyes will sure be upon them!  I am glad she has had this chance to do these activities this year. Next year will be a big year for her as she will finally start Kindergarten. Welcome to the BIG SIDE Hailey!

There are 5 other girls in her class. Here she is meeting her teacher.