Horseback Riding Lessons & Dance Class

For Leila's birthday, we purchased private horseback riding lessons but have waited until it cooled down to start them. We had her first lesson last Saturday morning so both Patrick & I could go. She is a natural. The instructor was really great, and started the lesson by making her work. She helped brush her horse and gather all of her equipment. Once she got on, she was ready to go! They rode around the equestrian center property and finished up inside the arena. She was on her own with the instructor. We go back next weekend (assuming there is no baby) for another lesson. It of course helps that she is not scared of animals since horses are so big. She was so excited and loved it.

I feel a little bit like we are cramming things in before Skylar comes. Leila's world is going to be changed forever and I know we all really enjoy doing things just the 3 of us. Chances are she won't remember these days before her little sister came, but I will! I love being Leila's mommy and doing all of the fun things we do. I have also been cramming in fun things for myself, including book club, bunco, and mom's club nights out in anticipation of being attached at the hip to Skylar for a while. I have been reading a lot, since I'm pretty sure in the year after Leila was born all I read were parenting books! Patrick has been doing his part and enjoying playing golf and watching all of the football he can stomach. And poor Shrek, his walks are sparse enough as it is without another baby coming to take more time away from him. I hope once the weather is nicer we can go on walks during the day. My parents got us a great double stroller I can't wait to try out.

Dance class is going really well, and oh my goodness are those girls cute. Leila's Mimi bought her some adorable leotards for class and she almost likes dressing up as much as the actual class, lol. Hopefully she will love dance and keep at it. The recital is not until late spring so we have plenty of time to see if it works out. Her "best friend" Adelyn is in class with her and they are too cute for words. They take breaks to hug! When Leila fell down, Adelyn fell down too, for sympathy maybe?? Their teacher, Miss Monica, is sooo patient and really fun and exciting for a class of 3-year olds that lasts an hour. They just love it, and at then end she is excited to get her "little dessert" (candy).