Tiny Dancer....

She looked so little on the stage... I was so nervous I almost cried but she was cool as could be. She was the very first dancer of the day.... no one else was on stage... no one to watch and then follow what they did. She went up as soon as they called her name and then had to wait for the music. The big girls from her studio were cheering for he while she waited, and waited, just like they've taught her to. (you may need to view full screen... I don't think I can fit the wide screen on the blog correctly)



I know we're biased... and she's only 6... but it was breathtaking for this Mommy! Daddy had tears in his eyes.

The most important thing to me, was just that she didn't freeze on stage or panic and run off. I didn't care if she was first or last, as long as she felt good when she came off stage. And she did...s she came running to Daddy to see if he saw her. (as if he'd miss it)

For Ella, the joy was in the awards. She asked if she might win a trophy and I said, I'm not sure, but I think you were wonderful up there and I'm sure you'll get a pin for your jacket! (which she doesn't have but is wanting because the "big girls" have them.)

She came home with 3 awards and was thrilled. When I put them in our suitcase to haul to the car she asked:
"Do I get to keep them?"
"Yes you do Ella! They are your awards. "
"COOL!"

She made me smile... because she was so pleased with herself. I was so proud of all her hard work, and how special she felt about what she'd done.