Girly Stuff

Monday was McKinley's first ballet/tap/tumbling class. Surprisingly to me she jumped right into the class. She loves to dance and sing at home, but experience has taught me that she becomes an entirely different person around new people. But she was great. She did everything the cute teacher taught her to do and hasn't stopped "practicing" at home since. She thinks she should have the class more often, but alas, only on Mondays.

For tap class they learned toe taps and toe tips, and a cute little step that really makes a lot of noise in those tap shoes. For ballet they went through all the positions and I must say that McKinley is a natural. So delicate and petite and soft with her movements. She just looks like a pretty balerina girl. But she was also awesome at the tumbling. Watching her brought back memories of my years of gymnastics and how much I loved it. Maybe she'll find a passion for one or all of these fun things. Or it might be something completely different for her...whatever she decides to do is fine. But, after 12 years of fun, rough and tough "boy" things, it was cute to watch my little girl be girly!!

Here's a video of her split rolls for the first time. She has already perfected this one at home and no longer needs the "lift" from mom to get going. She's ready to show that one to her teacher next Monday...if only it would come sooner.