Before I even start this post/confession, I want to acknowledge that I realized I have gone over the edge. But please note that my expectations for the outcomes are low and my hope is only for the kids to have fun and learn. There is no pressure and if they don't want to continue an activity - outside of therapy - I am totally cool with it.
Here it is: I have over scheduled my kids.
London's extracurricular activities:
- Occupational Therapy
- Hippotherapy (aka horseback riding with an OT)
- Gymnastics
- Swimming
Violet's extracurricular activities:
- Yoga
- Spanish
- Art
- Gymnastics
- Ballet
- Swimming
London really excels with his therapy and swimming is calming for him. Three of Violet's activities happen at school during childcare hours, so if she wasn't doing yoga or art or learning Spanish, she'd be playing with the same toys or games that she plays with before and after her classes.
Really, the hardest part is getting them to everything on time and with the right equipment. Still I don't think that I'd want them to give up anything. Violet LOVES ballet and gymnastics and London seems to like gymnastics too. I feel pretty strongly that every kid should know how to swim and they like their teachers. Plus, we swim together afterwards most Saturdays which is always fun.
It is kind of silly though. I never thought that I would be "that" mom but when I had to post a calendar for the babysitter and Taylor and Blu so that we could all juggle who was driving them or what kind of gear had to be packed for school, I just laughed out loud. These kids are busy and in turn, so are we. But - and this is very important - we are never too busy to have fun. A good case of the giggles is a great way to end a busy day.