Dancing (finally) winds down

So, finally, half-way through the summer, dancing is about to be over with the recital this Sunday. One of my greatest joys in life is watching Katie and Emma dance, probably b/c I took so much as a kid and have always loved dancing -and still do - much to my kids dismay! Heaven help them if some Salt and Peppa or MC Hammer comes on while I'm cooking! I can just hear them now... "Mom, stop it. You are so embarassing!" Anyway, a mom can't help but get choked up watching her kids do what she always loved to do. This week was our last dance class and both Katie and Emma got "Perfect Attendance" awards. We USED to get trophys, but Jean Leigh has trimmed down a little and now we get very nice certificates. Makes sense with the economy and all like it is.... but oh wait, how come I pay more this year for the recital fee, costumes and tuition? Ah, sorry - I sarchastically digress....

Anyway, here they are:

Now, with all that said, I am sad to report that Emma does not want to take dance next year. She has never liked it as much as Katie, and fussed a lot more about going to class every week. As much as I would love for her to continue to take, I hate "making" her go some days, and my checkbook would probably enjoy the cost of gymnastics much more - no more costumes and recitals. I'm not registering her right now, but we'll see what happens when Katie starts back in September.

The other day Emma expressed a desire to play T-ball, which I am very excited about b/c I wasn't sure about the whole sports thing after her "lack of enthusiasm" shall we say about soccer. We didn't do t-ball this year b/c of the complicated dance schedule. I'd love to see her play next year!

Wish us luck at the recital. I'll have some pics from that next week.