acrobatics & a (not so) secret handshake...

last nite was the girls' 1st acro class of the season!

we've made some tough decisions lately...we pulled Jaden out of martial arts a couple of weeks ago...& told the girls that they wouldn't b able 2 dance this season...we just simply can't afford it all right now with Curtis' recent lay off (although, he's been getting 35-40hrs a week with the electrician he's been working with...it's just not a permanent gig cause we're not sure how long it will last)...& with our upcoming move...we really need 2 just save up this year

we promised every1 that next season, we'd work it all out so they could jump right back in...they understood...they were sad...but they understood

then, we found out this week that not only would the girls b able 2 take the 1 class a season that we normally allow...but 2 classes each! i can't go in2 details about how - let's just say that God works in mysterious (& WONDERFUL) ways!!! :0)

& the best part? they're in the same classes this year!

last nite was Acro...& on Monday, they'll begin Tap...they're thrilled!!!

Mama & Daddy r grateful!
God is so good...we praise Him 4 always taking care of not just our needs, but 4 also blessing our family with many other opportunities!

so now, we're on the hunt 4 another martial arts program 4 Jaden (we've been told about an awesome, Christian-based 1 that we're gonna look in2)...the Sensei he worked with 4 the last year was great - but very tough...& yes, i realize that Jaden needs some tough - especially when training...but i don't think the Sensei really "got" Jaden - or necessarily wanted 2 try 2...he was kind, but had very little patience...Jaden was super close 2 earning his green belt, so he did well overall...but we'd really like 2 find a Dojo that's a better fit 4 us...& a little cheaper too ;0)

4 now, we've signed Jaden up 4 Cub Scouts...another activity that's not based on how well a group or team does, but had individual goals...Jaden has a hard time when things don't work out the way he'd like...especially if it's because of some1 else (Autistics tend 2 do better with individual sports/activities)...plus, Cub Scouts isn't a weekly thing - they'll meet 2 or 3 times a month, & have some fun monthly activities (racecar derby, creating a float 4 the Homecoming parade, chicken BBQ fundraisers, camp-outs, etc)...it'll b a fun creative outlet 4 Jaden, but not something so demanding (or expensive)

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i also wanted 2 share this video with u

it's of Curtis & Jaden doing their (not so) secret handshake last nite...they've been doing this 4 years...every couple months or so, they'll add on more...actually, as soon as i took this video, Jaden suggested another move they should add on 2 the end - it's so funny!

ps. any1 else getting grainy photos when uploading them 2 blogger? it's so weird! & annoying!