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Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Itsy Bitsy Yoga®

Andrew and Mommy started our first class today at Exhale Spa, downtown!
It was a wonder we got up, bathed, fed and out the door (and even made it on time!) considering Andrew woke up *3 times* to be fed overnight....and has been requiring feedings since the fun started at 2 a.m., every *2* hours! He has reverted to being a newborn again! AH! Watch out, looks like a growth spurt is happening...
I meant well and took my camera but being sleep deprived, forgot to take pictures.
Here's a picture of the current situation:
Taking a snooze after a nice feeding, while I type away here.
His favorite spot is over my left shoulder and will fuss if I try to move him.
"Are you talkin' 'bout me?"
The class is one hour, every week, for 6 sessions. Since there are only 3 babies, the instructor Mikki can give us lots of individual attention. Andy is the youngest, followed by a 4 month old, Ella, and 5 month old, Noah.
Andy, of course, wanted to be fed while we were there, then the other 2 babies decided that was a good idea, too. The instructor commented on how great Andrew's attention span was since he activily participated for 20 minutes before having "other plans".

Here is a blurb I pulled off the exhale.com website:
Itsy Bitsy Yoga® is a fun and gentle developmentally- centered program for young children and their parents. The program was developed by Helen Garabedian, Certified Yoga Teacher, Infant Development Movement Educator and author of Itsy Bitsy Yoga®: Poses to Help Your Baby Sleep Longer, Digest Better and Grow Stronger (Fireside/Simon & Schuster).
Enjoy many Itsy Bitsy Yoga® poses, rhymes, and activities that provide developmentally nutritious interaction between parent and child. This nurturing program gives parents and caregivers the tools and support they need to bond with, and comfort their little ones as they grow into their bodies and explore their surroundings.