Tiny Dancer

She's never seen the ballet. She did not know what a leotard was. But somehow in the last three years, she has determined that life would be much improved if only she could wear a pink tutu and prance about to "ballerina music." And by the way, did you know that ballerina music and princess music are actually different? Yes, yes, they are.

And so today marked the beginning of our Ballerina-in-Training program, and the first activity she has done on her own. While there were several other little miniature ballerinas, teary-eyed and clinging to their mothers, this one galloped into the studio without a backward glance. I'm not sure whether I should be proud of her sense of independence or a little nostalgic for the good ol' days when she needed me. :)

When I asked her after class what she learned in ballet, she told me matter of factly, "Tap and jazz." It's possible she gets her dancing skills from me.  

Comments

[Natalie Burke]

That is so adorable. She looks like a full fledged ballerina for sure! :) While independence is terrific to some extent (I know I look forward to when Spencer can wipe his own butt), I agree with you that it is kinda sad when they don't "need" us to do something for them. I showed Spencer this pic and his response was "Awww, it's Sadie". He had a great big smile on his face. He misses her...talks about her often. Talk soon! xoxoxo

[Mary MacAskill]

ITA over bum-wiping! Yay for that bit of independence!! :)

[Melanie G]

Awww she is so sweet :) But you know, I still need my momma once in awhile, so it will all come around.

[elizabeth]

Oh my gosh, I love it. Further proof that Sadie and Bridget are BFFs separated by the silly detail of geography... of COURSE we know the difference between ballet music and princess music. : )

[Sara Rossi]

She's beautiful! And I for one love the indepence....you know cause it'll make them a better person as they grow....not cause I don't like the cling or anything...LOL!!