Rhythmic Gymnastics

This year the girls started something new, Rhythmic Gymnastics. I had been planning to put the girls in ballet, but never quite got there. Before Christmas, Elly's PE teacher mentioned that she'd really like Elly in her gymnastics class she teaches outside of school. She said she thought Elly had natural talent. The girls really needed something to do. At home, they were always signed up for something. I asked her about Jocy too and after Christmas break, the girls started.

 Turns out Ms. Yana competed for Russia in the Olympics. Even her mother was a gymnast and still has her own team in Russia. Pretty cool. Elly's BFF Lottie is in her class, so she loves it. And Elly really does well. At that age, many of the kids are just goofing off. But Elly takes it seriously. Jocy started out in a Wed night class. It was beginners for older kids. She had some classmates in that class, but it was after 8pm before we got home. It was just too rushed. Get off the bus, slam dinner, and drive to Zek. Then no one was in bed before 8:30pm. Luckily, the years of gymnastics at Liberty Community Center got her moved up to the next class. She would have class two nights a week. Ms Yana offered to keep Jocy after school on Wednesday for the 4:30 pm class. Then she'd have class again on Saturday right before Elly's. I was a little concerned how Jocy would do, many of these girls were good! They have been with Ms. Yana for over a year, some more. But she really has worked hard and I am so proud of her.

 One of the moms recently told her that Ms. Yana loves Jocy. She thinks she has the perfect body and has great potential. I love watching both girls but I am their mom. Ms. Yana really has high hopes for my girls. So for the grandparents, I'm posting the end of year show. Well I'm going to try to. All the girls did great! I was so proud that Jocy was the only one in her class to receive an award. Really have no idea for what…. downside to the event being MC'd in Turkish. They couldn't even say Jocy's name right. J isn't really used here and a lot of times is silent. And C makes a J sound. So a lot of time it sounds like Ogy. LOL. Hopefully the next two posts to follow will be the girls routines. Enjoy!!