Jensen Update

Well, since it’s been a long while since my last post and Todd didn’t really share much with his, I figured that an update was in order. First off, I’m staying at Beattie and so far (it’s hard to type with my fingers crossed) I’m keeping first grade…. this is an enormous relief, since I’ve figured out the curriculum and have a game plan that works!

Track is up and running (pardon the pun). Todd and I are in our 4th year as head coaches of the Teddy Bear group for South Lincoln Track Club. This year, we have 110 three year olds, Todd mans the “Starts” station and I’m “Music and Movement” -basically jazzercise to the Wiggles and Raffi for a solid hour…..trust me when I say that by the end of the season, I’m in shape! Ryan is thrilled to be in the “big track” as he refers to it, he’s finally old enough to participate independently in more advanced activities and Eric looks forward to Dairy Queen afterward.

The middle two boys are involved in YMCA soccer, both on teams that are defeated EVERY stinkin week. Todd and I are running out of motivational speeches and reasons why they should even show up. Emily has advanced to a level 6 gymnast. She is now braving back walk-overs on the high beam, although I’ve yet to witness it, I cringe at the thought. Gymnastics is definitely a physical and mental sport, and Em seems to have the guts to pull off those awe-inspiring moves and relishes in her nightly ice-bag ritual after practice.

Hope that you feel “in the loop” once again, and with only 23 days of school left, plan to have a bit more spare time to scrap, blog, and relax!

*I wanted to post relevant photos, but the camera cable is awol so you’ll have to be content with a few shots of my new found talent~face painting!