Kindermusik

For Christmas this year, Clay gave Audrey and myself Kindermusik classes. I say "Audrey and MYSELF" because it gives us something fun to do together every Wednesday. Something I don't have to come up with, plan for or gather supplies for. I love that! The classes started at the end of January and will continue through May.

Kindermusik is basically a music and movement class. Those are two things that Audrey loves so I knew she would love to go shake her little booty! Plus, I love seeing her do it!  The classes last about 45 minutes and Audrey is on the move from the time we get there until the time we leave. She's not always doing what she's "supposed" to do but this momma isn't too concerned about that.

For example, this picture was taken during the middle of class. I am running around in a circle singing and dancing and Audrey is in the corner rolling on the floor.

She's having fun. That's all that matters, right?

In this picture, her teacher had asked someone to point to the elephant in the book.

Sweet little Audrey is pointing to the train. I love this girl!!


At one point in every class we have "quiet" time. The music is very soft and we play with scarves. This activity always gets Audrey's attention.

Toward the end of the class, the teacher dumps out a huge tub of various instruments for the children to play and explore. Audrey usually tries the ones that her friends have (remember this post) but then settles on the drums. She has a new innovative use for them though. They are a nice pedestal for her bells!

Audrey loves going to this class and it was a great Christmas present. Now, when it's over in May, I think we will replace it with swimming lessons! I did them with her last year and she loved it! I love seeing her little tooshie in a swimsuit too so that's added bonus!

On a side note, the stomach bug has hit our house this weekend! It started with me Friday night and moved to Clay last night. We've been diligently praying that sweet Audrey doesn't get it from us! I don't think I've ever used as much Lysol as I have this weekend. If it rears it's ugly head in the same pattern as it did us, then she should be sick before 10:00 PM tonight and over it before 10:00 PM tomorrow night. Please pray for her-- it's an awful virus and I can't imagine a body as small as hers having to go through it!

One positive, I lost 6 pounds in 2 days! Clay hasn't told me what he's lost. I could stand to lose about 20 more but Clay doesn't have that to lose! Audrey certainly can't lose that much!!

** As of 8:23 PM on Monday night, Audrey hasn't gotten sick! She doesn't even show any sort of symptom! She's eating like a champ and is her regular, cheery self! Prayer works, people! Thank you!**

As for Clay, he's still under the weather. He did go into work but went in late and didn't stay all day. Then when he got home, he took a nap. Oh, and he's lost 5 pounds :( and I've gained mine back already! LOL!