The Fastest Ballerina

Anna finished her last ballet class of the winter session over the weekend. She learned quite a numer of new steps during this session and really enjoyed the class. Anna seems to be the undisputed fastest ballerina in the class as she races across the floor doing assorted leaps.

The class concluded with a performance. We are happy to report this performance went much better than her debut. There were not tears, she wore the costume, and proudly showed off her moves. One of the reason she enjoyed this class so much was because her good friend Ella from pre-school was also in the class. Perhaps Ella and Anna will continue their ballet studies in the fall.

In addition to music at ballet class, Anna is exposed to all sorts of music at home thanks to her crazy parents. One of the advantages of having more mature parents (at least that is what we are saying) is the exposure to some of the greats of classic rock that can also serve as teaching tools. For example, last week Anna did not want to eat her dinner.

Anna: "I want something else."

Joe: "You can't always get what you want."

Theresa (scampering to Ipod): "I have an idea..."

(Que Rolling Stones Song).

And so the dinner serenade for Anna began...because you can't always get what you want. But if you try sometimes...you get what you need.

Perhaps we can put her phone number and address to the tune of a classic rock or oldie song to help her remember it. Hmmmm........