Ballet Recital 2008

I never took ballet as a child and because of that lack of experience, I am so surprised at what a BIG production these recitals are for such young children. Don't get me wrong, I think they are fantastic, but I am absolutely spent after a week of general rehearsals at the studio, a dress rehearsal and finally, the actual recital at the theatre. The dress rehearsal and recital were five to six hour days complete with hair, makeup, and downtown parking...serious stuff.

The day of the dress rehearsal was officially the hardest day ever with three children. I could not find a babysitter for the life of me. No family member was available because it was a Friday--everybody was working. So, unfortunately, I had to add Cannon to the level of difficulty. Besides all the stuff I had to carry, the logistics of getting Elle and Piper on stage at the right time and changed into their second costumes with Cannon strapped in my front carrier was the craziest. Thank God for fellow moms willing to watch my children when I needed to be in two places at one time.

The day of the recital was a much different story. I had Carroll, my mom, and Morgan (SIL) with me to help out.

Speaking of Morgan, here's a shout out to her: Thank you Aunt Morgan for coming over early to do the girls' makeup. You did a beautiful job. Sorry you got a speeding ticket on the way. Thank you for being my lovely assistant during costume changes. And thank you for the great snapshots of the girls during the show. We love you!


This was Elle's second recital and Piper's first. Elle performed to "My New Philosophy" (tap) and "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend" (ballet). Elle, my perfectionist, was so perfect...absolutely beautiful.

Piper performed to "I Just Want To Be A Star" (ballet) and "New York, New York" (tap). Piper is all about having fun, and that she did. She was just so cute up on stage. She, too, did a great job. I'm a very proud mommy.


The girls had VBS this past week, right after the recital weekend. They had a blast. We have finally reached a week where there is NOTHING going on...ah...my summer is about to begin.