First Class

Finally. 

She’s been waiting and waiting (or “loading and loading”, as she calls waiting – Can you tell she gets to use a very s-l-o-w computer at times?) for what probably felt like forever to her seven year old mind.  And finally, today was the day of Grace’s first ballet class.  

Ready to head off to class.  A little nervous, but she still asked for her photo to be taken.

 (Thanks to her Volunteer in China, she is a great model.  She placed the flowers next to the window and sat down ready for me to take the picture.)

She was excited, but nervous.  She watched the teacher closely and mimicked her well.  First position, second position, all the way to sixth.  Her favourite were the arm positions though.

She looked up shyly and met my eyes a few times during class.  She’d look away and then she’d glance back and give me a big smile.  As parents we just love to see our kids thoroughly enjoying themselves.  What a treat to be able to give Grace something as simple as this and know that her heart was filled with just a little bit of delight. 

I’d say the day was a success!  She told me that it was a lot of fun and a little bit hard.  We’ll have to see what class number 2 brings.