I Think I Saw A Putty Tat

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Now that Rooney is in Kindergarten full day Ailbe and I can start doing our own things together.  One of the things I signed her up to do is gymnastics at Aryal's (formerly known as Gym Starz).  You may recall that Rooney was taking classes here and he learned alot.  Even got up to a cartwheel this summer.  After going to Rooney's classes her entire life and then being able to do Open Gym some days Ailbe kind of figured out what to do.  Once Rooney started his school I signed her up for classes this September and she is really taking off.  Today was the first day I didn't really need to assist her. She's getting really good at climbing (which I am not sure is a great idea since she is still in her crib), jumping and following directions.  Pip is a little more shy than Rooney so today she did get a little upset when she realized Mom wasn't standing next to her but she was a trooper and carried on with her beloved seat drops.  She talked about seat drops the whole way to class today. That was good because it took her mind off of her cat "tat" stamps she got in class on Friday.  She loved them so much, and wanted to look at that so much, that Mike had to roll her pant legs so she could see/show them off on Saturday (she proceeded to talk about them Sat, Sunday, Monday and still today).  She finished off class today with bubbles, a rousing rendition of Tony Chestnutt (which I definitely need to get on video) and 5 butterfly stamps.  Enough to keep any girl very tired and happy!

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Look Who The Comedian Is Now

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I know! I know! I am months, possibly a year behind in posts. The kids are still alive (you were wondering weren't you?), still growing and still cute.

I used to worry when Ailbe was a baby that she might get kind of looked over compared to Rooney. He has such a huge personality and fearlessly not shy that I worried she may be some kind of shrinking violet when around other people. Well thankfully I can see that will not be the case with Pip. She is definitely her own person and it is absolutely chockful of spit fire personality.

As evidenced by this video I think Rooney may be doing a little coaching.