Horseback Riding

Here are some pictures from the Moo's riding lesson today -- unfortunately I did something goofy to the camera so a lot of them did not come out (I apparently put it on the wrong speed somehow -- I am extremely technologically challenged which is why I generally have Dad take the pictures). Here she is leading Molly the horse out of the corral -- she refers to Molly has her horse!
The Moo did an amazing job today at her lessons! Last week when we went to her new 3 pm lesson, she lacked energy and was clearly tired. Her instructor suggested that we give her an "engery snack" (read: something with sugar in it) before her lesson to overcome the tiredness. It definitely worked today -- she did an amazing job and her posting was GREAT. She got a great workout and did a wonderul job helping to untack Molly and clean the bit, saddle, and reins.
These interior shots were taken in the school's observation room. They have an outside set up as well, but today was TOO COLD for Mom to hang out there, so I retreated inside. After her lessons and on our way to get the Bean, the downside of the "energy snack" (in this case some brownie bites and a granola bar) became all too apparent. We had a MAJOR meltdown right when we got to Beantree because the Moo wanted to go to Red Robin, and I told her it was too late. She told me that there would be no dinner for me, for the Bean, or for anyone until she got to go to Red Robin. So, I was forced to inform her that it's a good thing she does not get to make those decisions, as we would be one hungry family if that were the case!

The Bean was in great spirits and had a great today, as her old teacher Ms. Rosa was subbing for her new teacher, Ms. Jen. The Bean loves Ms. Jen, but she only recently started in her class and still has a huge place in her heart for Ms. Rosa, who was her teacher for most of last year. The Bean informed me that the best part of the day was making a sand cake for Evan, her best friend (Ms. Rosa has told us to watch out for Evan!!) although apparently when she offered it to Evan he less than politely declined . . . so she had to insist. She kind of cut the details out of the story at that point, but I get the sense that Evan came to his senses and I also get the sense that he might be wearing his "cake."

Dad worked very hard yesterday to get ready for a training class that he helped to lead today -- he picked up the girls and watched them until I got home, and then headed back to work until 2 am. Luckily he is home now and can get some sleep. I am exhausted and also sick, but there will be no sleep for me until I watch the season premiere of Lost and possibly my DVRed episode of "Celebrity Rehab." (I know, I know, don't hold it against me . . . in my defense it is actually quite compelling).