Pilates and Wrestling: A Match Made in Heaven

I have to say, I feel lucky this February, after what seemed like never-ending snow, suddenly it stopped. That was a nice surprise, and although February is traditionally known as the blah month, I've felt strangely energized this time. I'm comfortably well into my second trimester of pregnancy which might be helping but I think it has been the sunshine reminding me that there will be an end to winter.
Regardless of the cause, I have found myself enjoying more active time with my kids and would like to share my latest ideas with you. As I have eluded to before, my boys are at an age where they enjoy play fighting on the floor and they are still young enough to not actually hurt each other. So I've been joining in a lot lately, and typical me, have been finding ways to incorporate my pilates poses in my signature wrestling moves. One such move is shell stretch, transitioning into cat pose then modified push up all with my 3 year old on my back. If performed correctly, the toddler (your oponent) will fall off the side of your back, of course you catch him before he hits the floor, place him lying on his back directly underneath your and bear hug him as the referee calls the count down. It works everytime, plus its a great way to strengthen your back arms and core. Oh yeah and your child, will enjoy the benefits of core strength conditioning too. Did I mention it's FUN?