I know it's kind of early but....

bbsweet · July 2015

I know it's kind of super early but has anyone thought about what they want to put their little ones in for activities when they are older? I'm having a little girl and SO and I are already disagreeing haha.

mrsaragon · July 2015

My husband has already stated he wants to put him in football and have him go hunting and fishing when he's old enough. He's so excited to eventually be able to do those types of things! He planned on even if he was a girl

lol

modanz1 · July 2015

I have thought about it actually. I feel like I will let my boy do whatever activity interests him, assuming we can afford it & it isn't dangerous.

If there isn't anything in-particular that he wants to do, I would probably lean towards the activities I did. I was a competitive swimmer, so I may push him that direction...at least I will understand what I am watching.

I would like him involved in something physical.

dogsombrero · July 2015

We have a toddler and are waiting for him to express interest in something. DH is hoping he'll love baseball like he did and I would love him to enjoy horseback riding like I did. As for our twin girls we shall see. We will probably do what our parents did and limit to one activity at a time (as long as we can afford it).

grapesoda1111 · July 2015

If DD wants, I really want to put her in gymnastics starting young. It was my dream when I was younger but my parents couldn't afford it.

flas · July 2015

I'm waiting til they can decide what they would like to join, and even then I'm going to keep it to a minimum. I don't think kids should be so busy with activities that they have no time to just play with friends or have a chance to be bored!

lakesideknitter · July 2015

modanz1 said:
I have thought about it actually. I feel like I will let my boy do whatever activity interests him, assuming we can afford it & it isn't dangerous. If there isn't anything in-particular that he wants to do, I would probably lean towards the activities I did. I was a competitive swimmer, so I may push him that direction...at least I will understand what I am watching. I would like him involved in something physical.

Yay, swimming! I had chlorine hair for 15 years! Honestly tho, the chlorine smell still makes me so nervous (like before swim meets) that I don't know if I'd want my kid to be a swimmer - I selfishly don't want to have to get that nervous stomach all the time!
We're on team try everything once and stick with what you like. TBH, we're both hoping we get a nerdy reader.

abrink63 · July 2015

modanz1 said:
I have thought about it actually. I feel like I will let my boy do whatever activity interests him, assuming we can afford it & it isn't dangerous. If there isn't anything in-particular that he wants to do, I would probably lean towards the activities I did. I was a competitive swimmer, so I may push him that direction...at least I will understand what I am watching. I would like him involved in something physical.

Another swimmer over here! I'm secretly going to push for it, at least a summer league. SO (and his dad and four brothers) has always been in football, basketball, and baseball.. So swimming is not at the top of his list.

oliarnmom1517 · July 2015

I was a swimmer, soccer, and volleyball player.. DH was a football player.. We are going to have him try everything atleat once and if my son decides that he only wants to do one thing out of everything that he tries that's ok I at least want him to try it out before he says he doesn't like it.. My brother is already trying to find him a singlet and telling me he's going to train the best wrestler on the planet.. I was a wrestling manager but my brother has placed 4,5,2 in state wrestling the past three years.. He's determined to make his nephew a wrestler lol..

BlondeMomma92 · July 2015

I'm going to let my daughter try many activities to decide which one or ones she likes. as a child I participated in dance, gymnastics, soccer, cheerleading, basketball, I attempted volleyball, I was also involved in drama classes and voice lessons. I quickly learned that I was awful at basketball and volleyball.. mainly because I wasn't very tall growing up... and i'm still not all that tall. So in my heart I secretly hope she has the same passions for soccer and cheerleading that I did, I eventually ended up dropping soccer by high school and just staying with cheerleading up until after I started college. So if my daughter has the same love that I did I will be thrilled! If not then whatever she decides she wants to do I will support her with it no matter what.

JLW0504 · July 2015

My LO loves music. When she's older, we'll sign her up for piano lessons. The piano seems to be her favorite instrument next to the drums. I'm not ready for drums......

oliarnmom1517 · July 2015

JLW0504 said:
My LO loves music. When she's older, we'll sign her up for piano lessons. The piano seems to be her favorite instrument next to the drums. I'm not ready for drums......

I loved taking piano as a child.. I'm classically trained in voice as well and have gold medals for state performances and I'm so glad my mom signed me up for them!! It was really fun for me growing up knowing how to play piano and once they learn the piano. Other instruments become much easier to learn to play.. I play several instruments along with the piano..

turkeybabt · July 2015

Since ADHD runs in my family (being one myself as well), I know I will want my LO to be definitely involved with something that he will enjoy.
I will push for physical activity along with mental activities so he doesn't get bored with just one thing. He'll need have a variety of things if he has some ADHD.
A balance of both is best for everyone anyways

helsbels222 · July 2015

It's definitely not too early! With DS, we found out the sex of the baby at our anatomy scan and the first words out of SO's mouth were "he's gonna play ice hockey with me!" And he is currently learning how to skate and play. We have him do anything he expresses an interest in. However we believe sports are very important so we will always encourage him to play at least one sport. I am also a firm believer on exposing your children to everything the world has to offer. Music lessons will be in our future too. This is the fun time when you get to try out everything they show an interest in. We will do the same for LO. However since we are team green, it's a little harder to invision what he or she will be doing just yet.

dramaphile · July 2015

I played soccer, danced, and was in theater as a child, and I'm happy to encourage my child's interest in any of those. I definitely want my child to at least start music lessons, learning piano, even though I was bad at it, really helped me in musical theater with reading music. I think my husband regrets not learning an instrument as a child.

If he/she doesn't get into it and has other interests, I'm ok with that, too.

tayzav · July 2015

I played volleyball, softball, basketball, soccer, and ran track. I had to choose between soccer and volleyball after 8th grade so I chose soccer and ended up playing in college. I plan on putting our daughter in any and every activity possible including ballet which will hopefully lead to hiphop since I have a love for that, if not that's ok though. Or even tap or playing an instrument. Any activity to keep her busy and involved and making friends would be great. Except cheerleading. I hope to never have to have that discussion. Unless it does competitions I don't care for it. And I'm reallyyyy hoping she doesn't have any interest in it ether. We'll see. I believe activities like these are very important in growth and learning. It's gonna be hard if she's not interested in anything as I was so athletic. My bf likes sports but didn't play any in school and he ended up being quite the trouble maker. Hoping she's at least really involved in school. Just crossing my fingers she's more like me haha.

thegingeravenger · July 2015

Both the SO and I were competitive swimmers (there's so many of us on here - Hi fellow chlorine junkies!) so we will be pushing that up until a certain point. We want him to really at least love the water the way we do and to be a good swimmer. Important life skill and whatnot. I'll be encouraging some sort of art form as a hobby for sure. Other than those, whatever he wants to do! We'll let him dabble

questisthebest · July 2015

I'll let her do almost anything she expresses interest in. I am an equestrian though so you can bet both my girls are gonna learn to ride! I can't wait till there old enough to take out riding with me. So far my 1.5 year old loves animals, although she hasn't met a real horse yet She loves her stuffed ones and the ones she sees on tv. We are also avid backpackers/campers and have been taking her out regularly. She loves hiking and I hope to continue to instill a love of nature. Also, her Aunty teaches dance, so I'm sure she'll get a few lessons. Anything else is really up to them... I'm sure their interests will be somewhat different

kwaldy · July 2015

I was involved in dance and would love for my LO to do that too. Granted, if she hates it, I'm not going to force it. DH and I both agree on like summer league swim team, especially because swimming is an essential life skill and we are ALWAYS on the water - between the lake on the boat and the pool.
My mom was pretty much pro- "try whatever interests you" when I was growing up, so I tried a few things (that ended up not being fun to me), but if able, I intend to allow the same opportunities to my LOs in the future.

katiedhunter · July 2015

My oldest boy is three and is starting music for young children in September. He always been very interested in music.

kmkrushi · July 2015

DD is 2 1/2 now and it crazy to see how she's grown and changed. I think she's ready for dance lessons judging from her already mimicking dances on tv. DH has always preferred gymnastics, but it's obvious she's more a dancer (though I know the 2 are linked). I'll let all my kids try whatever they are truly interested in but they will have to follow through. I just hope both my girls are interested in the same things so I don't gave to drive all around town.

kmd91 · July 2015

We have a field that is just around the corner from our house that we drive by every time we leave the house, and now that it's summer there is always some sort of youth sport going on. My husband and I have been getting excited about getting our little guy involved in sports once he is old enough. Not necessarily set on anything in particular, but definitely want to get him involved. My parents didn't get me into anything (aside from signing up for soccer, but due to some miscommunications I never even so much as went to a practice), and I've always felt like I missed out. So I want to get my kids out and involved in activities.

thefithuntress · July 2015

We're open to whatever she wants to do. When I was young I was artsy and did art, drama, photography, vocal lessons, chorus, and dance while my husband took a little drama and swimming. Eventually I got into color guard, MUN, and yearbook.

He does have one requirement though: math. He wants her to be skilled at math and be able to score well to get into a decent school. I am starting to agree that it would be helpful so I'm gonna support it. We also want her to learn Spanish at a young age because it's such an asset in South Florida and everywhere else in the country, for that matter.

MadBloom · July 2015

My daughter is 15 months and we've done two "semesters" of music classes already! It was more for me to get out and meet other moms though haha.

I started our first session when she was 5 months old. It was a lot of circle time songs and using shakers, bells, sticks etc.

Our 2nd class was when she was 9 months old and it was a lot of the same but it was amazing how she knew what to do with the instruments and bounced up and down when we sang songs.

Now she claps, dances and mimics some parts of songs really well. I will for sure be getting her into proper music classes when she's older.

We also did some drop in gymnastics but that was a little chaotic so I may wait a few more months before doing that again.

I'm hoping to get her into at least 1 team sport but I'll follow her cues and see what she's interested in.

semulcahy · July 2015

I took piano lessons for years when I was younger and still love to play! I know it sounds awful, but I really want all of my kids to do at least one year.. I think there are tons of benefits from learning to play an instrument!

nursewho · July 2015

DH and I both want DD to learn some form of martial arts! We both wanted to growing up but his parents didn't have the money and my parents didn't think it was a "girl" activity. I play the flute and have a deep love for it so that would be awesome! Ultimately, I want her to do what she loves!

loverofnaps · July 2015

I never thought it before having the child because it really depends on their personality. DH loves baseball and played but his 1st son has no interest at all. DH tries to toss a ball with him, but hw doesnt care for it. He is more arts and crafts type of kid. My DS who is almost 3 LOVES sports, especially baseball. I know we will constantly involved with sports with him.

VexedMommy · July 2015

I've let my DD determine what activities she participates in. Scholastics come first in our house and it can be a struggle with her various disabilities. I don't believe in overloading kids so she can only pick two activities a year. Ex: Running and dance, soccer and gymnastics or guitar and martial arts.

lyankowi · July 2015

I was in color guard in HS My in laws are huge soccer players like college level. I will let DD do what she wants. BIL wants to do gymnastics with her on Wednesday when he watches her.

BowWowBowie · July 2015

We're letting our DD decide what she wants to do with the one rule that she has to follow through. She doesn't have to love it, she doesn't have to like it but she does have to go to every practice and every game. So far it's made her think about what she wants to do and we're starting soccer next month!

The same will go for our DS.

oliarnmom1517 · July 2015

VexedMommy said:
I've let my DD determine what activities she participates in. Scholastics come first in our house and it can be a struggle with her various disabilities. I don't believe in overloading kids so she can only pick two activities a year. Ex: Running and dance, soccer and gymnastics or guitar and martial arts.

That's what we were thinking about doing and I was actually about to post that exact question on what would be a good idea to introduce them to different things and not overwhelm them with so much.. You answered my question lol thank you @VexedMommy !!!

aabbaby · July 2015

I want to expose my LO to many different options when she is young. Then she will be able to decide the areas she enjoys and wants to pursue. I'm excited to do different "mommy and me" classes. I used to be a gymnastics coach and we offered mommy and me gym classes, once they could walk. It was such a great exposure to balence, coordination, body awareness, and socialization. A foundation for any sport in the future.

wimamaof2 · July 2015

My husband wants our son to be in football and wrestling. My SO was a wrestler and a football player all through high school. He even played club wrestling in college.

urby87 · July 2015

We'll cross that bridge when we get to it. Everybody likes different things, so I just want to see what she gravitates toward and take it from there. Growing up, I played soccer, cheered, was on swim team, in choir/musicals/drama club, Spanish club, academic decathlon, active in youth group and missions trips... But there were definitely times when I felt I was spread too thin, and I don't want to see that happen to my child.

nikki1223 · July 2015

As soon as the baby can I hope to have it on the ice. I lived in the skating rink growing up and hope to at least teach it how to skate. As for my husband I know he will teach it how to fish and hopes to have a soccer player or basketball player. Then we have grandma who says if it's a girl she will definitely be in dancing school. At the end of the day though my husband and I agreed that we will let it decide what it wants to pursue no matter the cost.

bbsweet · July 2015

I really like the idea of mommy and me classes when they are young

see what interests them plus it gets me moving too! I love everyone's comments, thanks ladies. I was worried :P

MRSJESSICAX · July 2015

My husband has visions of being able to go out surfing each weekend with his little grommit. We hope he is a little water baby so will encourage him with early swimming lessons and beach nippers but in the end it is up to him and want he wants to do

MRSJESSICAX · July 2015

anikajoy said:

I have thought about it actually. I feel like I will let my boy do whatever activity interests him, assuming we can afford it & it isn't dangerous. If there isn't anything in-particular that he wants to do, I would probably lean towards the activities I did. I was a competitive swimmer, so I may push him that direction...at least I will understand what I am watching. I would like him involved in something physical.
Yay, swimming! I had chlorine hair for 15 years! Honestly tho, the chlorine smell still makes me so nervous (like before swim meets) that I don't know if I'd want my kid to be a swimmer - I selfishly don't want to have to get that nervous stomach all the time! We're on team try everything once and stick with what you like. TBH, we're both hoping we get a nerdy reader.

This just reminded me of the green streaks on my blonde locks when i was a kid from chlorine haha

Pontot31 · July 2015

Once they get older we will let them decide.
My 3.5 year old daughter has been in a number of different classes already.
We've done music together, dance, gymnastics, soccer and swimming lessons. The only one I require is swimming lessons. I want her to know how to do that well. The others have been short 6-10 week classes and if she shows interest we keep going, if not we don't sign up the next session.
She doesn't go to daycare, although she's been in preschool 2-3 days a week, so we like to get her out and involved with other kids her age.

rox7777 · July 2015

My poor boys will probably go in 100+ directions. I'm a super nerd and I've always taken advanced classes, college prep and been heavy into reading. I also did cheerleading and dancing until I graduated. DH loves to skateboard and my dad is super into hunting/fishing/etc. My sister is determined to teach them both baseball since she plays softball and DH wants them to try football. Both DH and I have ADD, so I will encourage them to pursue some sort of activity and hopefully they take the path I did with academics rather than DH's.

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