Baby girl went to her first ballet class. Yes, she did. And she looked so cute in her bodysuit and tights. But Andrew and I sat there both rather embarrassed. You see, we have that child. You know the one. That child that runs around while all the other girls are nicely in a circle. The one who sits down while everyone dances. And the one who pouts in a corner because the music stopped, and she wants to touch something she was told not to. Yup, we have that kid. And while it’s funny now, at the moment we looked at all the other parents, who looked right back at us with that other look in their eyes.
On set recently, I recounted this story and my friend said to me, “Look around at everyone here. We were all probably that child.” It’s true. I was. I turned out *sorta* all right. As did those other folks on set.
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Carolynn Markey
September 17, 2013love this outfit! I was "that child" too.
Joanna Haughton
September 18, 2013Oh so they do grow up okay? 😉
Chantal
September 17, 2013I have that child too haha. That's why we do gymnastics, because they let her run wild! I don't think she would do so well at a dance class. (We also avoid story times because frankly, she won't sit still for that!)
Joanna Haughton
September 18, 2013I want to put her in gymnastics, but we don't have anywhere accessible by bus and affordable. BUt I would love that!
Cody Doll
September 17, 2013That is to cute.
Joanna Haughton
September 18, 2013Thank Cody!
KElizabeth
September 18, 2013This is super adorable, love it! I want an Einstein tee!
Kallie @ But First, Coffee
Joanna Haughton
September 18, 2013Einstein is a rockstar! Love that I can nerd out with him.
Renae of Simple Sequins
September 18, 2013Joanna, that is funny because I have had a theory for oh about 30 yrs now, that those 'non-conformist' children are the eventual leaders, independent thinkers and those that are not afraid to venture and explore. Be proud. Be glad. Just be embarrassed a bit til she does mature a bit more. lol
Joanna Haughton
September 18, 2013That's what I like to think as well. So I'm hoping that this is just the lead up to great things….it doesn't make it easier when all the other parents are there, but oh well. She's a great child so what have I got to complain about?
Martha Woods
September 18, 2013She'll probably grow up to do something awesome because she won't be kept in a box, so to speak!! 🙂 Love the shirt!
Joanna Haughton
September 19, 2013Thanks! I hope so 🙂
Jelli B.
September 18, 2013I'll bet your little girl looked super cute in her ballerina attire. Aren't you glad she's a free spirit?
Joanna Haughton
September 19, 2013She looked so adorable! I just wanted to squish her.
LuceBuona
September 18, 2013Very nice post! You made me smile with that anecdote.
I was the kind of kid who would be very sincere to be even mildly discreet and that would ask lots of questions, which caused my parents many unfortunate scenes!
My mom still jokes about it telling me that once I have my own kids I will "pay off" all the embarrassment I caused before.
Joanna Haughton
September 19, 2013That's what my mom has been telling me. That she's my karma. haha!
Tahitia Belle Fille
August 13, 2014Yup! I was totally that child too and if I ever have a daughter I hope she's the exact same way 😉 I bet that baby girl makes you so proud 🙂
Joanna Haughton
August 13, 2014Of course she does. Though there are moments when we just want her to go along, but this resistance to it is what will make her an awesome adult!