Synchronized Swimming

Here they are, KidPak's official Men's Synchronized Swimming Team!  After so much extensive training, this morning we had our big performance set to Pavarotti's operatic "La Donna E Mobile."  As you can see below, it was a thing of immense technical skill yet a thing of beauty, grace and poise!

Or maybe not.  Just because that seemed to be the theme of the day, Madison and Daddy watched some synchronized swimming routines on the computer - the internet is filled with 'em!  Madison was impressed:  she got on a chair, on her back, and hoisted her legs up high to do her own version.  Daddy was impressed, but Madison reminded him that she wasn't actually in a pool.

Sunday afternoon is typically "recovery day."  Madison had to earn her video game time by playing the keyboard, which she did - she's getting really good playing with two hands.  Not quite nailing it perfectly yet, but you can see her progress really well.  Mommy took an afternoon nap afterwards, as Daddy and Madison conquered Lego Star Wars some more... she's really into it, and we're only about fifty percent done with the game.

Tonight, Madison's choice for movie night was "Aladdin," and there was a magical moment:  during the flying carpet scene with Jasmine, Madison couldn't help but sing.  She was sitting up and right there  with Aladdin and Jasmine, singing "A Whole New World."  It was so sweet as Mommy and Daddy sat there and watched, and listened.

It was then time for bed - at least for Madison.  We read together before going to bed, concluding Madison's very full day.  She started out early at church this morning, and was ready for bed at a reasonable time:  we've got to start adjusting to a new schedule when kindergarten starts:  those will be some earlier mornings for Madison.  But knowing her, she'll be up and excited to go!