Dance Class

For the past eight weeks, Ellie was in a dance class. It was her first time trying dance. This girl has so much energy that I knew we needed to try either dance or gymnastics. I learned that three years old is the age kids start attending classes without their parents. This was new for both of us (which is probably why Ellie cried through the entire first class...). After that first week, we were both prepared and there was no more crying.

Last week was the little dance "recital" - families were invited to stay in the room and watch what the kids had been practicing for the past two months. Ellie mostly liked jumping around, so it was hard getting photos of her. But she loved the sweet-smelling sparkles the teacher put on her arms each week, the props, and the lollypop she got at the end of each class :) So, overall, I was pleased with her experience.

 Next week: Gymnastics start...we'll see what Ellie likes.

Ellie's First Date

This week, Steve asked Ellie if he could take her on a date. She looked at him and responded, "No." He was a bit surprised and asked, "Why not?" Her answer was, "Because you and Mommy go on dates!" After he told her he would like to take her on a date this time, she said yes and got pretty excited about it. When she got home from running errands with Steve, she told me all about their date plans for Saturday: they were going to the ice cream store and then to the park! She also said, "You and Daddy go on dates on Friday. Daddy and me are going on a date Saturday!"

So, yesterday afternoon, Steve and Ellie got all dressed up (including shorts under Ellie's dress - better for park play). Ellie wanted her hair done in a "dance bun" and she wanted perfume (mango body spray).

 Pretty girl ready for her date!

 What a good-looking pair

First stop: the park! Ellie was most excited to swing on the swings and ride her bike.

 Next stop: Ice cream at Sylas & Maddie's

When I asked Ellie what kind of ice cream she got, she told me, "Pink!" When I asked her what it tasted like, she said, "Chocolate!" (It was cotton candy) :) She came home just bursting to tell me all about their date! I think it was a huge success.