This is the face of one very excited, tiny, little dancer. She's used to watching from the wings while Big Sissy learns ballet and every week I must stock my arsenal full of snacks (Goldfish crackers and
Raisinets) to insure that she stays put on the sidelines. So imagine her delight when I told her that she was going to get her chance! The anticipation had been building for days. We arrived a few minutes early for class and there was another class just finishing up. Little Sister could barely contain her excitement and it took a lot of distraction and fast talking to keep her from running out and interrupting the other class. Then she had to wait another agonizing 15 minutes while the
instructor patiently answered the barrage of usual questions that come up at the start of a new session from the horde of parents clustered around her. Luckily, during that time Lil Sister was able to run and dance to her heart's content. Seeing as how this was her first official, organized "activity" it was a family affair. And the Girl played the part of
knowledgeable older sister as her ballet class takes place in this same room and with the same instructor. Mrs. S was even gracious enough to invite the Girl to help her 'demonstrate' some moves to the
littles. Did I mention this is 'Mommy and Me Creative Dance'? Oh yes, parent participation is required. Unfortunately this Mommy has two left
feet, no rhythm and even less coordination (if that is possible). But every single minute was worth it as the huge dimpled grin on Little Sister's face emanated pure joy, simple and sweet. She had the time of her little life and kept checking to make sure that Daddy was watching, sometimes even racing to where he was sitting to get a kiss or give knuckles.
This is the face of one very excited, tiny, little dancer. She's used to watching from the wings while Big Sissy learns ballet and every week I must stock my arsenal full of snacks (Goldfish crackers and Raisinets) to insure that she stays put on the sidelines. So imagine her delight when I told her that she was going to get her chance! The anticipation had been building for days. We arrived a few minutes early for class and there was another class just finishing up. Little Sister could barely contain her excitement and it took a lot of distraction and fast talking to keep her from running out and interrupting the other class. Then she had to wait another agonizing 15 minutes while the
instructor patiently answered the barrage of usual questions that come up at the start of a new session from the horde of parents clustered around her. Luckily, during that time Lil Sister was able to run and dance to her heart's content. Seeing as how this was her first official, organized "activity" it was a family affair. And the Girl played the part of knowledgeable older sister as her ballet class takes place in this same room and with the same instructor. Mrs. S was even gracious enough to invite the Girl to help her 'demonstrate' some moves to the littles. Did I mention this is 'Mommy and Me Creative Dance'? Oh yes, parent participation is required. Unfortunately this Mommy has two left
feet, no rhythm and even less coordination (if that is possible). But every single minute was worth it as the huge dimpled grin on Little Sister's face emanated pure joy, simple and sweet. She had the time of her little life and kept checking to make sure that Daddy was watching, sometimes even racing to where he was sitting to get a kiss or give knuckles.
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