Recently, Amaleah discovered she is quite talented at the hoola-hoop. With a little instruction from the expert, her Aunt Mercy, Amaleah has now taken over the hoola-hooping roll in the family. It's really quite amazing for a 6 year old, because she can go for more than 8 minutes at a time, and has added some new tricks, like jumping on and off the ottoman while maintaining a twirl...Of course Mercy has to keep up with this 6 year old so the competitions are always on over here. The funny thing to me is what Luke said about it all the other day, "This is what your kids learn when they don't play computer games." I thought about it and decided it was probably true. Of course, we do allow a minimal amount of computer time, but it's so minimal that I can't even remember the last time Amaleah was on the computer. And I'm glad. I love the creativity that goes on when minds are not left to be lazy, and the physical exercize that often accompanies it (because we sure aren't outside right now when the average daily temperature is 102.) So, if you want to figure out a way to get your child off the computer, consider adding some hoola-hoops to your indoor games.
(P. S. At my daughter's begging, I did try it, but it's a little hard with a huge belly in the way...and I'm glad I have that excuse.)
2 comments:
I remember seeing Amaleah's hoola-hoop skills last Friday : ) She is very good!
I can see you trying to do it with your prego belly!!! lol
And Amaleah sure looks like shes got it down... even jumping off the ottoman!! Such talent!
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