Naughty Kid in Class

What's a teacher/mother's worst nightmare come true? Yes, that MY kid is the naughty kid in class. Mya started gymnastics last week. We were both so excited! We had on our gym gear and were ready to somersault our way through class. Mya was so eager to get started. She pulled and pulled on the gym doors until it was finally ready to begin. I can only imagine what the gym must look like to a 2 year old. Mats, bars, rings, styrofoam pit, trampolines, and lots of colors! It's all just asking to be jumped on, rolled around on, and swung on.... BUT-

When the teacher requested that 6, 2 year-olds sit in a circle and sing songs, it caused some problems. Although none of the kids were all that excited about this "organized" activity, Mya simply rebelled. To heck with this singy-song business.... Mya was NOT going to sit still when there were things to climb on! She got up from the circle and took off! I was horrified! My face must have said it all because the teacher approached me later in the class and assured me that this was "normal" and not to "worry."

It was finally time to hit the equiptment. Mya was very excited to get to actually do what gymnasts do. She learned how to do a somersault, jumped on the trampoline, swung on the parallel bars and rings, and walked across the balance beam. She enjoyed herself, but I think she was a bit unsure of the whole situation. Mommy, on the other hand, embraced the workout. I was absolutely exhausted after class. Apparently Mya was too, she napped for 3.5 hours!

I look forward to next week. The teacher PROMISED me that the kids get use to the structure of the class. Perhaps I shall work at home with Mya sitting quietly on a carpet square. I can't bare to have her be the naughty kid in class 2 weeks in a row! I can't live that nightmare again.