Monday, July 21, 2008

cartwheels and handstands

Last night we were enjoying the cooler weather outside on our deck. I asked Mike if he remembered how to a cartwheel. He said that he wasn't really good at them, I told him he should try one out. To be honest I have never seen him do a cartwheel so I wanted to see if he could no matter how bad it looked.
He didn't move from his chair so I went ahead and tried. I haven't done a cartwheel for a really long time. I was afraid that my arms wouldn't be able to hold me up. After doing the cartwheel my legs surprising hurt more than my arms. I tried a few running cartwheels. Mike, I have to say, was a little nervous about me doing something like that. I did ok though.
Then I thought I would try a hand stand. I was never good at those I could get my legs up but I couldn't ever hold the position. Jersey wanted to try but when she would she would get all wobbly and fall. Something we will need to work on.

3 comments:

mad white woman said...

It's so funny how we just stop doing certain things and then when we contemplate doing them again, it's like, wait, can I do that? I think I did a cartwheel (yes, just one) for the first time in a long while and my legs got sore. Ha ha. But you've inspired me to want to do another one in the near future. :)

Kristin Coppee said...

I haven't checked out your blog in a while. I need to stay on top of things. I love your anniversary blogs. That's so cute that your husband got on there and blogged too. Sounds like you got a great guy. Congratulations on seven years! I can't wait to reach that mark. I'm halfway there.

And there is NO WAY I would every try a cartwheel again. I already know my arms are totally weak and can't hold me up. LOL.

The Garrison Family said...

I did a cart wheel a few months ago and I agree my thighs hurt worse than my arms. Not so much fun anymore. yet it is funny trying.