On the topic of sports, it’s a bit ironic that as one is exiting the athletic world, one is just beginning.

Ruth signed up for her very first gymnastics class this spring and (no surprise) loved it. Parents were allowed to watch during the final class of the session.

She paid close attention to the coach. This was good for her school teacher to see that she is capable of listening attentively. Ahem.

She swung and flipped,

cartwheeled,

backbended and summersaulted,

and finally balanced on the beam.

She already wants to sign up for the next class so she can continue to perfect her handstands and cartwheels.