Monday around noon it hit me that I totally forgot to sign Madi up for Ballet that started that afternoon. Her and Ricky ran to get ballet shoes and tights while I called a million times to see if there was a spot for her. I finally reached someone 15 minutes before class started and they said there were a few spaces still available. When I was loading everyone in the car my mind started racing a million different thoughts. I was pretty sure I was going to go against the doctors and enroll Gracie with Madi. I couldn't work up the usual, natural "tough mom" to once again deeply disappoint Gracie. The deal was if she potty trained she could do gymnastics like Madi (back last year) of course she took until early this summer but she did it. She wants to do everything like Madi and it's different now than last year when Madi was in gymnastics because Gracie was in school when Madi went. I couldn't imagine her sitting there every week for an hour watching her sister do something she desperately wanted to do too. I didn't tell her anything so she thought it would just be Madi signing up. I talked with all of the staff that was there about her orthopedic issues and how she hasn't done anything but really wanted to. They did ask if she was potty trained but said they would work with her and we could see how it went. I went to Gracie and asked her if she would like to do ballet and of course she lit up and said yes. She promised she would be super careful and when I told her she was a ballerina just like Madi, she screamed that muted scream of hers and it was like she was at Disney world!
Today we had to get both girls tap shoes because they are doing ballet and tap, Gracie ballet shoes, tights, and her a leotard. Gracie's foot is so small we had to order her tap shoes online. But when she put her leotard, tights, and ballet shoes on, OH MY STARS! She said, "Oh how wonderful momma" in the sweetest most amazed voice. And that right there makes this risk worth it! Look, she is the underdog and if this can be something she loves then Ricky and I are all for it.
Madi likes ballet but I think her personality will probably be more gymnastics or cheer.
We are purchasing a piano for Brody and as soon as he is capable, will have a piano teacher for him. We've not been able to think of anything that will keep his brain safe and something he can do with low vision so we are hoping he takes to music. He really seems to love it. He sings along to songs we don't think he knows, dances, and even uses his fists as a microphone. He is our Luke Bryan ;) I have video proof!
Tomorrow we go meet the teacher. Those three are so excited for school. Madi ask every single day if it's school today.
Update soon.
KP
