Getting to know each other thread...

[mariposamama]

1. How many kids do you have? How old? What grade? I have 2 girls. A is almost exactly 5 1/2 years old and M will be 2 in February. We homeschool and A is doing kindergarten this year. So far, so good. We have a 12 year old cat and 2 fish.

2. How many years has your child(ren) been in gymnastics? She started right when she turned 4 years old. She had been in ballet and didn't really like it, she was always doing headstands, splits, etc, so I decided to let her try gymnastics. Ha ha ha.

3. What level is your gymnast(s)? She is in a developmental class working on L4 skills and her coach says she wants to move her to team in March. (way too soon for this mama, LOL)

4. Do you work? How do you juggle your job/gymnastics if so? I am an RN, but I don't work right now. I would love to work one night a week, because I love being a nurse, but right now it won't work for our family. My DH works a lot so I can be home, homeschool, etc, and since I work nights, there would be a gap between when he has to leave and I have to go. Plus, neither of the girls want me to work right now. Especially the oldest.

5. What do you love about gymnastics/dislike about gymnastics? I have always loved to watch gymnastics. I think it is a beautiful sport. I dislike it only because my daughter is involved in it and I am afraid she will get hurt. I support her 100% though and love to watch her progress. I am trying to learn as much as I can about the sport so I can work through my anxieties about it. Though sometimes I think, ignorance is bliss.

6. Tell us about YOU! I love being a SAHM and am totally enjoying our first year homeschooling. I doddle in web design (am the webmaster for our homeschool support group) and love the internet. So much info and support, right at your fingertips. I also love taking pictures of my girls. I play flute and enjoy playing when the girls will let me. I also love to read. Most mystery, crime drama and medical thrillers.

[melmonette]

Anyone interested in a get to you each other thread?

1. How many kids do you have? How old? What grade?
I have 5 kids The are Alex 14(8th grade) Jan 2nd, 1994, Ashley 12(7th grade)March 15th, 1995, Austin 9(4th grade)April 21st, 1998, Emily 8(3rd Grade) Aug 15th, 1999, and Madison 5(kindergarten) June 3rd, 2002

2. How many years has your child(ren) been in gymnastics?
Emily has been doing it since her 5th birthday so 3.4 years. Madi just started officially in June right after her 5th birthday.

3. What level is your gymnast(s)? Emily is a 2nd year level 4 and has all her level 5 skills as well.
Madi is on the first level miniteam which I think is a 2/3 right now.

4. Do you work? How do you juggle your job/gymnastics if so?
No I do not work right now but I am going to school to start working as a dental assistant this summer. I graduate in May.


5. What do you love about gymnastics/dislike about gymnastics?
I love it all. I used to compete in High School gymnastics from grade 7-12. I went to state in the uneven bars. I went to school in Minnesota which has very very competitive high school gymnastics.

6. Tell us about YOU!
I am 37, Mom of 5 I have 2 dogs Charley(French Mastiff) and Kacie (Cocker Spaniel) Both dogs are girls and we have one girl cat(Jasmine). I work out all the time to stay as fit as I can so I guess gymnastics really taught me good work out ethics I am proud of that. I would love to coach but unsure I would be a good one. I definitely couldn't coach my daughter though as she get really whiny and babyish if I am on the gym floor area with her. She needs tough direct coaches for her. Well that is basically it

[nettyinpa]

I'm game:

1. How many kids do you have? 2 How old? My son will be 10 this Monday and my daughter is 6. What grade? My son is in 4th grade, dd is in 1st.

2. How many years has your child(ren) been in gymnastics? My son tried gymnastics for a summer but gave it up. He enrolled in karate instead and now has his blue belt. My dd has been involved in gymnastics for almost 4 years. She started out in a Kindergym class.

3. What level is your gymnast(s)? She's a 1st year Level 4

4. Do you work? Yes. I work full time, 8:30am-5:00 PM , M-F. How do you juggle your job/gymnastics if so? Luckily I've been at the same place for almost 22 years. I get 4 weeks vacation, some personal time, holidays and sick time. They allow me pretty much flexibility when it comes to my family. Luckily my mother and my sisters are local and they help out a lot. My dh is a seasonal worker and has off from December to March so he does pick up and drop off duty during that time (most of it, anyway)

5. What do you love about gymnastics/dislike about gymnastics? I love the grace, beauty and strength of gymnastics and how it all works together. You can't get that in any other sport (IMO!). I don't like to see the injuries but I know they happen. I don't like some of the gym politics but I guess that's to be expected. Not too happy about the expenses either but we can live with it!

6. Tell us about YOU! I'm 43, married to dh for 12 years. We live in a rural area of north eastern PA. I have always been a huge fan of gymnastics, ever since Junior High school. I can remember Nadia at the Olympics, Mary Lou, etc. Used to sit in the stands at our high-school meets and cheer on my friends. I enjoy singing with my Sweet Adeline chorus, 4-part harmony, a-capella style. When I have time I also like to scrapbook or read.

That's it about me.

[midwestgymmom]

1. How many kids do you have?3 How old? twin boys that are 11 and dd 10 What grade? 5th and 4th
2. How many years has your child(ren) been in gymnastics? dd has been in 4 yrs
3. What level is your gymnast(s)? 4/5
4. Do you work? yes How do you juggle your job/gymnastics if so? I work 5:30am- 2 pm 4-5 days a week,so I can take dd after school and I work every other weekend if she has a meet I have to find someone to ork for me or switch weekends
5. What do you love about gymnastics/dislike about gymnastics? how it helps with confidence , nothing
6. Tell us about YOU! I am 37 and have been married 12 yrs, live in SDakota, I am short, fat, and frumpy

[Panda-girl's Mom]

I am new to this site. I have 2 daughters 7 and 12. My youngest has been in gymnastics for 4 years this is her first year as a level 4. My oldest tried it but it was not her thing. We attend a small gym around 35 on the team and everybody is friendly. My daughter who is the gymnast is very active and gymnastics seems to be a good sport for her. I work full time 3 -12 hour nights so I am able to take her to her practices for the most part. This year I was lucky that I was able skip working weekends so meets are not a problem. I always admired gymnasts and liked to watch them although I could never do it. What I don't care for is the cost, the possibility of injury and traveling far to meets. I do not have much spare time but I like to read,workout at the gym and cross-stitch.

[laurameer]

1. How many kids do you have? How old? What grade?
DS is 11 and DD is 6. Grades 6 and 1.

2. How many years has your child(ren) been in gymnastics?
DD has been in gym for 1 yr 4 mos. DS has been in martial arts since he was 5.

3. What level is your gymnast(s)?
She is L4, will have her first competitions next month. It's spring season here so they don't count toward qualifying to states etc, but will be great experience. Coach says she should most likely score well enough to be able to compete L5 during the regular season which starts in Sept. We'll see, one thing at a time.

4. Do you work? How do you juggle your job/gymnastics if so?
I'm a SAHM, I do some admin work for my husband but am blessed to be able to take her to gym and to watch at least part of each practice.

5. What do you love about gymnastics/dislike about gymnastics?
I love watching gymnastics, it's beautiful and amazing. I could never even do a cartwheel to save my life! So seeing DD's talent and love for it is very cool. Of course, no one likes the bills. I do like the ability to be part of a team and also compete individually. It also teaches them the value of hard work and perserverence.

6. Tell us about YOU!
I'm 40, married 15 yrs. 2 kids, 2 dogs. We live in So. CA. I taught piano for many yrs untill my kids started school. I sing on my church's worship team and lead women's Bible study.

[gym mom]

1. How many kids do you have?1 How old? 7 What grade? 2nd
2. How many years has your child(ren) been in gymnastics? 4 did mommy & me class for short time then quit and went back and did preschool,rec1-4 then moved to team 2 a little over a year ago.she has always been very strong and lot of energy .She tried dance at 3 and again at 5 but it was boring to her
3. What level is your gymnast(s)?just moved up l4
4. Do you work?yes ,luckily I have good job work 4dys 32 hrs week get pd for 40hrs. How do you juggle your job/gymnastics if so? I work 7-3 so I am able to pick up my dd from school do homework eat supper go to gym.I do have to work on sat. but I have someone at work that will switch with me when my dd has something going on
5. What do you love about gymnastics/dislike about gymnastics?I have always loved gymnastics its a beautiful and powerful sport I grew up in a small town that did not offer it.but it is a very demanding full time sport.
6. Tell us about YOU! I am a single mom,right now between work gymnastics,brownies and horse riding lessons does not leave much time for me .That is my new years resoultion make time for myself (when I can)

[hunde2]

3 girls 10,12 and 14

10 year old does gym

level 7 second year

other girls play soccer,basketball,volleyball,play guitare and flute

I'm a Rn,work full time nights.My husband is stay at home dad,takes care of running the kids around

I like when my daughter s face lights up when she gets a skill.Do not like the time she is away from home and of course it is very expensive

We have 2 little dogs,some goldfish and a chinese waterdragon

We like gardening alot

[canadiangymmom]

1. How many kids do you have? How old? What grade?
3 girls. almost 11, 9 and 7. Grades, 5,4 and 2
2. How many years has your child(ren) been in gymnastics?
She just hit the 2 year mark this month!
3. What level is your gymnast(s)?
Level 5

4. Do you work? How do you juggle your job/gymnastics if so?
Terrific car pool, and a great gym that doesn't train the girls to death!
5. What do you love about gymnastics/dislike about gymnastics?
It's a beautiful sport and it makes my daughter happy.
6. Tell us about YOU!
Single mom of 3 great kids, currently unemployed because I just finished cancer treatment.

[Ingymmom]

Let's see....

1. How many kids do you have? How old? What grade?

I am blessed with three beautiful, fantastic, loving children.. My oldest son is 14 (15 very soon) - 9th grade, My youngest & tallest son 13 (geez he is already 5'9" lol) - 7th grade, and youngest, our darling daughter & gymnast, is 6 yrs old and in kindy.


2. How many years has your child(ren) been in gymnastics?

The boys used to do T&T for fun and were both on a pre-team for a short time. They both started (and ended) last year. DD started gym in a mommy & me class when she was about a year and a half.


3. What level is your gymnast(s)?

She is a L5, also training L6 skills. She won't compete until Nov, where the current plan is one meet at L5 and finish the season as a L6.


4. Do you work? How do you juggle your job/gymnastics if so?

yes, I work at home & I can work online so I can take my laptop to the gym if I choose to.


5. What do you love about gymnastics/dislike about gymnastics?

What I love about dd's gymnastics is the joy that it gives her and how much it brings out in her, She is very shy, but not on the gym floor. I also enjoy elite gymnastics though, the artistry, the complexity, I think its beautiful - I am amazed by it. What I dislike about dd's gymnastics are the hours involved. Which is why I rearranged my schedule so I can stay most of the time. They grow up too fast and if you blink you do miss it

6. Tell us about YOU!

Not too much to tell. I, like others, am a busy, busy mom that juggles work, school, sports and geez does there have to be a b-day party EVERY week? lol. But I enjoy each & every second of watching my babies grow up.