twinkle toes

last week avery started ballet and, i must say, it took me back about 25 years to teri donna school of dance (where i took). however, a couple of things have changed.

- she had a strict and mandatory dress code. pink leotard, pink tights, pink shoes. i think that is to establish uniformity and distinguish age. still. she's 4. seeing all the pink made me laugh out loud.

- she is required to wear a bun and they give you a booklet of instructions on how to do it. i thought it was just 'encouraged' until i received my first newsletter reminding me to check the handbook on how to correctly make the bun.

and a few things have stayed the same

- the excitement about the first day. the night before her class avery had to try on her tights and tutu (which is not allowed in class, see rule 47b in the parent handbook and reminder in the newsletter). she didn't care so much about the leotard (litatard, as she calls it), just the tights. add cinderella shoes and you've got your star performer. she was made to be on stage. drama runs in her blood.

- first day jitters/so much excitement she didn't sleep. she was so excited she couldn't sleep at nap time. now, i'm no fool. avery will talk you out of a nap as well as i can sell you a story but normally there is no negotiation. i saw the excitement....she played quietly in her room for over an hour.

- how precious and big she looked all dressed and ready and walking into her class. no moms allowed.

addison and i sat outside with the other moms and siblings and talked about the dancing girls. and, i joke about the rules, but we are so excited avery will take ballet from such a great place. they do an amazing job!

note the ponytail. i don't know how to make a bun, even with instructions
(turns out it was optional...though i've never been a huge rule follower! :)

addison showing off her shoes too

i couldn't resist.