One of my student's mother owns a dance studio. She offered us a free class to see if Mackenzie had an interest in dance. I took her 3 weeks ago. She didn't participate, but observed really closely. I could tell that she was soaking it all in, but wasn't quite ready to participate. I went ahead and signed her up for the next couple of months. As we were getting in the car after that first class, she turned to me and said, "I want more Ms. Wendy." I was quite amazed that someone she had just met made such an impression. She asked all the way for "more Ms. Wendy" and continued to ask throughout the week. The next Saturday, we dressed her up and took her. She was so excited. Again, she observed for the first part of the class, but then decided to start following the others towards the middle of class. Today was her 3rd class. She participated most of the class and loved every minute. I never thought I would sign my child up for something this early in her childhood, but I just feel like this is right for her. She wants to do it and looks forward to it, so why not encourage it.
Hunter hasn't ever had much of an interest in participating in sports. However, after seeing Mackenzie take an interest, he has said that he wants to take up basketball. I'm looking forward to putting him in next fall. It looks like we are beginning to be the parents carting the kids to practice. I am looking forward to them being involved, but I hope it doesn't get in the way of our enjoying life and each other.
