Dance Class for the First Time...Again

You would think that the “firsts” for a second child would be slightly less thrilling for a parent to witness than those of her older sibling, but I have found this to be absolutely NOT true! Even though that first word or first step has already happened for you as a parent, it has never happened before with that wonderful second born. If anything, you appreciate it more because you now realize just how fast they really do grow.

This evening Eve participated in her first ballet class, and it was marvelous! It was as if I had never seen a three year old twirl or point her toes before. I was captivated by the newness and held a permanent smile for the entire half hour.

Two years ago I watched Grace dance in her first ballet class, and I remember feeling exactly the same way then that I did tonight. The only thing that made tonight even better was that I had Grace sitting right next to me watching her sister as closely as I was, and giving the occasional “Oh, she’s so cute!” and “Good job Eve!”