Pinky Promise

PASSION: pas•sion (noun)

 1. A powerful emotion, such as love, joy, hatred, or anger.
 2. Boundless enthusiasm.

Today, as I speak of PASSION, I speak of my 5 year old daughter. She is a very passionate person and gives her ALL in everything she does. She is strong-willed, defiant, confident, and very much likes things HER way. Although at times her strong and defiant nature challenges my patience as her mother, I couldn't love her any more. My hope is to help her channel these skills and emotions to her fullest potential.

She has a deep love and passion for DANCE, and bless her sweet little HEART... she was born with her Dad's flexibility. (Oh Dear!) WE bought her new dance clothes today in preparation to start dance classes again in the fall. (of course we had to try them on and dance around for a while). We loaded some basic ballet moves on YouTube and worked on them together. (*sigh*) We have a long way to go!

I gave her a hug and told my sweet little bug that she would have to work really hard, and practice every day so she could be the VERY BEST DANCER she could be. And then I made the BIGGEST pinky promise yet!.... I pinky promised to do ALL of her dance exercises with her, and that TOGETHER we would build up our flexibility. (exhale, here we go). I danced in High School my Junior Year, and was a cheerleader my Senior Year in a small Wyoming school. So the basic skills are there, but I've added 12 years, 60 pounds, and well... lets just say I'll have my work cut out for me.

So, here we go. My little dancer and I have set a new goal: We will work together to build up our flexibility. Wish me luck! I'll keep you posted to our progress.