Today Ava Struggled at Dance Class

This morning we had a talk and came to an agreement. You would do two thing for me tonight. 

1. Have fun at dance class and 
2. Make friends

Okay, so it wasn't so much an agreement as it was me telling you. But, I felt it was a necessary thing to talk about. 

I know you can be brave, you prove it time and time again, even as early as this morning at Boettler Park climbing the rock wall. 

Being brave is fun!

Our plan was after work mom would meet me in the parking lot at work and I would take Arlee home while you two went to class. 

Last week I tried to work late while mom handled the two of you, but the dance studio isn't conducive for little kids and it was tough for mom to hold AJ the whole time as she just wanted down to explore. 

Based on this video, things weren't going so well for mom at home. 

You were still sobbing in the car when I saw you. You'll be fine kiddo! Forget about us and go have fun! 

We'll always be right around the corner! 

As the class was being lined up hand-in-hand to walk into the room for class, mom said you cried and begged her "Mom, don't leave me. Come with me!"

Talk about breaking mom's heart! 

A co-worker of mine has a daughter that has danced ere for a few years now and she showed mom a little spot where she could peek into the studio. 

Mom said you were total dead fish ... just like last week at swimming. You sure do have a powerful mix of our attitudes! Managed properly, it'll take you places. You just need to learn how to handle it. 

She peeked in again a little later and said you had warmed up to everything. 

Afterwards the instructor told us she made a connection with you by talking about your nails and making small talk. 

The next time mom snuck a look into the room, you were teachers pet. 

At dinner you promised us you'd be better tomorrow at swimming and next week at dance. 

Time will tell, but we've got our fingers crossed.