The Sweet Surprise

Life just needs to SLOW down right now. So much happening, but all great things, so I can't complain too much!

I'm gonna jump right into the good stuff.

During tonight's tumbling class I didn't even wait for one of my girls to ask if I could show them an aerial. I simply asked the moment they walked in to class if they'd like to see it. Remember, last week they wanted me to throw one, but I was sick as hell, had a hurt knee and hadn't warmed up beforehand? Today, I was prepared. I tried practicing my aerial yesterday at home, but after a lizard scared the shit out of me where I had set up in the grass to throw the skill, I got sidetracked and never successfully threw it. I was definitely worried walking into work today that I would let down my girls and have to tell them that I wouldn't be able to show them the skill, yet again.

I didn't even stretch (tisk tisk, I know). I lined up on the mat, did a warm up cartwheel, then, did an aerial. No problem. Then, I did it again. I swear, I give myself zero credit for my gymnastic abilities.

I did my aerial for the girls and they freaked out. So much so that one of them came running up to me and jumped on me and gave me a big hug. So did NOT see that one coming. I thought to myself, Really? For a measly aerial? Haha. It was adorable though. Kids.

At the end of class, I gave them all some candy since tomorrow is Halloween. They all thanked me and were so happy to receive candy. It was almost weird lol. I guess they're just grateful kiddos. Anyway, I asked them all, "So what are you gonna say tomorrow night when you go door to door in your costumes?" One girl screamed "Thank you!" and another "Trick-or-Treat!" I laughed and said, "Exactly, you say Trick-or-Treat, and then you say thank you." Such polite little ones. They really were so well behaved today and had such a great class. I'm a proud teacher right now.

I'm going to keep my thoughts short tonight because I still have to paint my nails for Halloween tomorrow! I'm going out with my favorite crew and we are dressing as the ninja turtles. I am SO excited, it's probably a bit ridiculous just how excited I am. Our plan is to take photos with all other turtles bar hopping tomorrow night. Should be a blast!

In other news, I'm currently watching hockey on TV. Hockey! Go Lightning!

P.S. Lady on the steps was not there this morning. Crossing my fingers for tomorrow morning.

"You get what you work for, not what you wish for."

- LJ