Wednesday, May 12, 2010

The recital


Annelise had her first dance recital on mother's day weekend. The rehearsal night went horribly with her acting like I was going to throw her into a pit of fire as I shoved her out on stage. The day of the recital we had a birthday party to attend for my neighbors twins at The Children's museum. That helped take the edge off the fear about the recital later on that evening. My friend Sadia went all out and had a lovely Mary Poppins party for her girls with a work of art as cake! Annelise had a blast and I thought she would be ready for the recital but on the way home when I asked "are you excited about tonight?" she would say "No, I won't go! I won't do it."
For the recital my good friend Amanda and her husband offered to take care of Julianna. That made me a little more relaxed and focused. When we first arrived (super early so I could be first row) I let her run around on the stage and I could tell that made her feel comfortable. So later on backstage I get her dressed and the energy is good! I have a pretty good feeling she will not freak out, but I decide to say goodbye and let someone else push her screaming onto the stage. I went and sat next to my husband in the front row and as I sat waiting to hear the whaling they opened the curtains and there she was happy as could be!!! She did great and at the end she took a bow and stayed in a bow for so long that all the other girls left and she encouraged the crowd to clap for her longer!!! I could not believe my eyes! She just wanted the stage/audience to herself! I am so proud!

2 comments:

  1. ok seriously?!?!?! SO freaking adorable!!!! Gwendolyn is starting to take classes at Sue's Dance on Monday evenings. She's wanted this for a long time and I have high hopes it's going to do wonders for her. I can't wait to tell her all about Annelise's experience. WTG Arleen for handling it all beautifully as usual! You rock star you!!! :o)

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  2. Omg!!! Annelise is going mon evenings!!! I am going to text you now!

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