Recital weekend!

This weekend we had back to back recitals for yes, the oldest child. I tried my hardest to get Elsa enrolled in ballet with Heidi the moment she was officially housebroken, but it was too late in the season and they would not allow it.  However, I did order two costumes, and on recital day Elsa also enjoyed receiving a tutu and wearing it to watch her sister.  Next year, Elsa, next year!

Why are we doing this?  I often ask myself this when we look at the time, money, and effort we are putting into these activities.  She is young.  She is supposed to be outside playing, entertaining herself, analyzing the movements of roly-polies and blowing bubbles. She does plenty of that. My original parenting dream was to have my kid involved in one music and one sport for at least 5 years to develop discipline and expertise in on area over a sustained period.  I didn't expect us to start so early, but Heidi sort of led the way when she showed so much interest in ballet at age 2...we started violin because even with all the play, I needed more for her.  She is inquisitive and needs projects and challenges; she has an ear for music, and I like to try new things, so this is where we seem to be.  I don't really know where it will take us or if it will actually last, but it's a lot of fun so far. 

Thanks to husband for filming these, for encouraging and believing in this, and for the hard hours he puts in to give our children the blessing of music and dance.  None of this would be possible without him.  And thanks to my folks and precious Grandma Mil for coming out and supporting us!

The kids are still winding down.  And next will be wedding week!