We have officially entered the chapter of parenthood called: Sports. Emmy had her first dance class this evening, and now we have one evening a week where we go straight from school to dance, with dinner squeezed in before bedtime. I saw an advertisement on Facebook for a six-week session beginning in mid-April and going through May. The classes would focus on basic fundamentals in ballet, tap, and tumble for ages 3-5. It seemed like the perfect introduction for Emmy, who has been twirling, spinning, and somersaulting around the house for a few months now. She also loves watching the Disney princesses dance, and she will choose all the coloring pictures at school of dancers and ballerinas.
Beforehand, we made trips to Walmart and Target for all of her necessary items: tights, leotards, and ballet shoes. After originally buying a leotard that was size 4/5, I had to go back for the bigger size 6. She is getting so tall! The size 6 has a little more room in it so that she is comfortable to move around. Emmy has since asked to go back to the "store with the red shopping carts," which she associates with all dance things.
On the day of dance, I picked up Emmy from school, and we changed in the bathroom there. She was so excited to wear her tutu. I was hesitant to let her wear it at first, not knowing what the other girls would have on, but she fit right in with all the excited dancers and moms. I snapped several photos as we waited for class to start. Emmy was a little uncertain at first, but once it was time, she followed the line of other dancers inside the classroom. Parents stayed in a small waiting room during the 45-minute class. Unfortunately I wasn't able to watch. Emmy said that they got on a balance beam, that there were pink mats, a rainbow tunnel, and she seemed to like when they put on their tap shoes. There will be a "showcase" on the final evening of class where hopefully I will see all these things she's told me. She was especially happy about her sticker that she received at the end. Her teacher, Mrs. Lauren, said that she was a great listener. After class, we met Grammy, Grandpa, Eli, and Daddy for dinner, and everyone posed for more photos with the Dancing Queen.
We've discussed some other extra-curricular activities like soccer, tee-ball, and Upward basketball. Boomer and I both have so many great memories and lifelong friends from the sports and activities we participated in growing up. Hopefully both kids will find things that interest them. Last night, we were at the ballfield cheering on Maddox during his Little League game. The Houstons are at the ballfield multiple nights a week, and we aren't quite ready for that. We are testing the waters with dance, and we'll see what comes next!
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