Oh my little love, how you adored being up on the big stage without a care in the world that there were hundreds of people watching your every move. Miss Chrissy did a great job preparing your little minds for the reality of the audience, the lights, the applause, and you all did such a great job when the big day finally arrived. In the days leading up to the recital, you would ask little questions with great enthusiasm such as, "Mom are you guys going to see me on stage and wave then clap really loud for me at my recital?" And when the questions were done you would explain in detail all that was going to happen as if Miss Chrissy herself were informing me. To say you were excited would be an extreme understatement.
Grandma and Grandpa came down for the weekend to celebrate with you, and as always you were spoiled with lots of love and extra treats! You love sleepovers and were so thrilled to have Grandma here to tuck you in at night. Sunday was a very full day, and by the end we were beat. We had church, lunch, recital, ice cream while strolling Naperville, and then a trip to the Taste of Wheaton for a few rides and games before calling it a day. You kept referring to it as "your weekend" and your weekend it was. Papa and I kept saying how in one weekend you got more than we ever did in all our childhood (half joking of course!). I'm pretty certain you got your share of spoiling for the entire summer, but it was well worth it and you were so very grateful and full of extra hugs and thanks in the days that followed.
Dance is something you really enjoy right now, and although I would have never imagined myself as a "dance mom" I love watching you find so much joy in something and take such pride in all the little moves you have learned. Also, who can resist the pure sweetness of a little girl in a tutu? Too much!
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