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And so it begins...


We've held off on enrolling Claire in classes and activities partly due to the fact that she is only 4 and I want her to be a kid and simply enjoy the simplicity of day to day activities, partly due to the fact that we now live in Korea where there isn't a ton of opportunities for a child of dually employed parents, and partly due to my own selfishness knowing that there is a long road filled with games, practices, recitals, concerts, etc. lying ahead. That being said, we are setting foot on that road so to speak. Claire had her first ballet class this week. While we were in ND, we found ballet leotards, slippers and tights for her big gig. She was super excited and we've talked at length so she'd know what to expect. I was a bit nervous that she wouldn't separate well. (She sometimes becomes extremely shy and overwhelmed by situations, preferring to sit on the sidelines to analyze before jumping into the activity.) Luckily my nerves were immediately resolved as Claire walked through the door to the dance studio, joined her teacher and her class on the floor and eagerly hung on every word Ms. Kim spoke. It was thirty minutes filled with pride. Claire demonstrated adequate coordination, attempting to follow Ms. Kim's technique to a "t." She listened well, waited patiently for her turn to show Ms. Kim, and remained quiet while others took their turns. Claire's first class was a huge success and she loved every minute. Since Tuesday, she's asked daily if she had ballet again. Next Tuesday, my sweet ballerina, next Tuesday.
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Jessica said…
Clairey looks so darn cute! Hopefully she continues to like it! Miss you guys like crazy!

Love ya,
J
September 10, 2011 at 9:33 PM
April said…
Way to go, Claire!
September 11, 2011 at 10:38 AM
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