Running away to join the circus

The kids do circus after school.  We're very lucky in Canberra to have two groups that run circus training.  We've been doing it on and off for a few years and the girls absolutely love it.  This year, circumstances have meant that I haven't done many of the drop offs or pick ups (thanks Chelsey and Tim, couldn't cope without you) so I haven't really been on top of what they are learning, apart from what I see in the living room, which normally involves a variety of balancing tricks.

Imagine my surprise, when at the end of year performance, I found my children could do this

Stephie on the trapeze 

Rosemary on the tissue.  I was too stunned when she hung upside down by her feet to take a picture

Claire doing balances.  She also did acrobatics and dive rolls off the stage.  I was almost to scared to look.

We also have friends whose children go to the other circus school in Canberra.  Their talents lean towards juggling, unicycles and spinning staffs.  Between the two this holidays, I feel there will be no need for anyone to run away and join the circus.

We are the circus.