5000 times...really?

The other day Luke’s PT mentioned that it takes 5000 repetitions for kids/people to get something. I believe the PT was referring to physical activities, like the yoga poses . But I got to thinking (which I have been told can be dangerous). Could this be related to other parts of learning with kids? Is that why saying “no” once is never good enough? I have to say it 5000 times? And not just “no”, but the “no” in reference to each thing done wrong. Like I have to say “no” in reference to throwing the juice cup at sister’s face, 5000 times. Then I have to say “no” in reference to throwing the juice cup at mommy’s face, 5000 times. No wonder I feel like I repeat myself!! Then, is that for all people? Is that why asking my husband to take something downstairs doesn’t work the first time? Must I ask 5000 times?


Maybe this 5000 times thing is why I have such a hard time trying the yoga poses on my wii fit. I think I will make a goal of trying them 5000 times before giving up. Wow, 5000 times I wonder how many days that will take?? 365 days in a year….maybe if I could do it 2 times a day….or maybe 3…? Wow!! I don’t know if I can find time for all that!! No wonder it is so easy to give up on those physical exercises.