Well I wouldn’t go so far to say he’s a gymnast, but Hudson had his first Little Gym experience on Tuesday morning.
We made plans to go last Tuesday. We got up, drove across town to The Little Gym and when we were about a mile away, I heard Hudson throwing up. In his car seat. So I stopped the car, cleaned him up as best I could, and we drove home to finish cleaning up and rest off the bug. The bug lasted a couple of days and was pretty awful, but he’s all better now.
So this past Tuesday we were even more excited to finally get to the Bugs class at Little Gym!
Hudson was a little worried when we first walked in. He kept looking back at me to make sure I wasn’t leaving him, but after about 10 minutes, he realized that I was right next to him and we were just going to play! He had such a good time and ended up screaming (with excitement) the entire time. He has started bobbing and bouncing to music. The mats in the gym are a great way to just let the kids play and romp.
If there’s a class in your area, I highly recommend going. We had been working on patty cake and clapping hands. Hudson is fascinated when I do it, but always leaves his hands in tight fists when I try to help him do it. Now he’s clapping his hands! Not often, but he does it.
He has also officially mastered the act of grabbing his Gerber Yogurt Melts and putting them in his mouth. It’s so exciting! (Yes, I’m a mother and I find little things exciting.)
Not sure if I can owe the success of these recent milestones to Little Gym, but I definitely think it helped. In his class, we worked on flexibility and stretching, forward and backward rolls, playing with balls and bubbles, and just socializing with other children. We’re already excited for next week.
This is his instructor, Mrs. Emily. She was lots of fun and was obviously a cheerleader in a former life!
{ 33 comments… read them below or add one }
How cute is he with the bubbles. Great pics.
This is the cutest thing I have ever seen. That’s all.
Sooo cute! Looks like he did have tons of fun! I can’t wait to take Kayla next week,
He’s adorable! What a happy little gymnast!
Oh my goodness. Too cute. The bubbles are just killing me! So glad y’all finally made it to class and that he had a great time!
The look of excitement on his face in the first picture makes me smile! So cute.
He has hands down the best smile ever!
Looks like he had a great time! So fun!
He is SO cute. I want to go play at the Little Gym!
I’m so glad he liked the Little Gym! I’ve been taking my 2yr old there for the past year and I think it is GREAT! I don’t have a lot of friends with little children…so besides our church nursery, he didn’t get to socialize that much with children his age. The Little Gym has really helped with that!
Darling pics too!
He is just too cute for words! It looks like he had a blast!
Precious – he looks like he’s having a blast! Being a mom has definitely made me excited about the littlest things (Mac finding his feet, holding his arms up when I pick him up, reaching out for toys, etc.) and I’m glad to see I’m not alone. Pattycake and clapping must be adorable to watch!!
What a cutie! Love that smile!
I love this!! He is such a cutie, and it’s obvious in the pictures he had SO much fun!
These pictures are adorable and made me smile
Hudson is such a cutie and he looks like he was having a blast!
Awww he is such a cutie! He looks like he was having the time of his life! Those are some great pictures you got to capture those memories!!
Adorable!! He’s so cute playing with the bubbles!!
You DEFINITELY won the baby lottery with that little guy’s smile!
He’s so cute!! Little Gym sounds like a GREAT place. I’m sure it’s wonderful for him to get that interaction and socialization with other little kids & I’m sure he benefits from the specific things they work on in the class.
My SIL and I were discussing the pro’s and con’s of day care. She would love to be a SAHM, but also likes the socialization that her daughter gets at day care. Things like the Little Gym are a great idea!
I love the expressions on all of their faces- and the one with Hudson and another baby smiling at each other!
I left an apology on my Idol post over at the swing today…..I’m new in that forum, and was embarassed when I found out.
I will be better next time, pinky swear
Precious!!! He definitely has a contagious smile! He seems to be getting more hair… is that weird that I notice that? Anyway, he’s so, SO cute!
oooh… i just called the Little Gym here a few weeks ago and am really considering taking Josiah! looks like it was definitely fun!
aww I love it!! My fiance owns a gymnastics school in Myrtle Beach and it is so wonderful to see the little ones start gymnastics so early! It really does help with their development!
I am glad yall are having so much fun!
Thanks for the reply post on FB about the photographer! I appreciate it
Looks like he had so much fun!
That looks like so much fun! I want to do that one day.
Oh my gosh! How absolutely darling! I love hudson so much! I need to see if we have this where i live!!
oh i have to find addison a class. this looks so fun!!
he is just too cute. such a happy beautiful baby!
Just found your blog. Hudson is adorable. New follower
oh soo cute! and so much fun! i’ve been wanting to do something with the boys too! aww, it looked like he had such a fun time
!
Fyi: They do really fun birthday parties. You don’t have to worry about anything except refreshments. They handle everything and make it personal for your child. Then you can sit back and take pics and enjoy.
But, I guess you’re a few years away from inviting his friends and paying for a party like that.
Just for future reference….
So cute! Found a class for Gillian Grace and am already signed up for the introductory class and can’t wait. Do have a couple quick questions though that I couldn’t find answers to on the Little Gym site…What is the cost of the sessions and how long does each class run? Thanks and thanks again for sharing. I always learn such great stuff from you!
awe these are SO cute!!! How fun!
Our Nanny takes Jack to Little Gym on Wed – I have gone with her a few times when I can get out of my office and he LOVES it! I wish I could go more often but even working from home doesnt always allow me to escape! Boo! Enjoy your time!