May 2019
Blayne, GramE (my mom), and I went to a production of Thoroughly Modern Millie at the Tempe Arts Center. It was right on Tempe Town Lake, and it was so fun! This was the second play I've seen with my mom (since adulthood) and it's easily one of my favorite dates to do with her! Blayne is cute and was a great third wheel! :)
Gwen and Emily had their spring dance recital! Emily was in two numbers, "Give a Flower to Someone Today," and "Uni the Unicorn." She did great! She was on the outside for the unicorn dance and she knew every move! Gwen danced to three songs; "You Can't Stop the Beat," "Good Ship Lollipop," and a hip hop number called "Firecracker." She practiced and practiced and it paid off! She was easily one of the youngest in the class and if other girls forgot the moves, they'd look to Gwen. One really great trait of Gwen's is that she isn't put off when people look at her. She doesn't get embarrassed or act any different! She knew the moves, and the other girls stopping to look at her didn't deter her confidence or rhythm at all! What a skill to have!
Gwen did have a hard time in dance in the second half of the year, and got into trouble a few times. It started with her losing her attention and wanting to sit down during class, and came to a peak when she locked the teachers out of the studio! Oops! There is a drinking fountain outside the studio at the Dance Barn, and all the kids and teachers went to get a drink. From my understanding, Gwen ran back after her drink and locked the door! The teachers were not pleased, and neither were we! They called me and said they knew she didn't mean to be naughty, but Gwen couldn't finish the day, and that they wanted to see her next week at dance. We had a big conversation all week long about how we respect other's bodies and time, and Gwen realized she loved dance and didn't want to stop. She finished the year out perfectly. The bump in the middle was quite a learning step for all of us! HA! Gwen really loved her dance teachers!
We have been going to Home Depot's first Saturday of the month event! They host a craft for children, and they get to build and paint whatever is the monthly treat! We've done frames, trucks, and a golfing set so far! We love it.
Gwen "graduated" preschool! We had the best preschool experience with Mrs. Julie. I met her through my previous dental office, and I'm convinced the purpose of working there was finding Julie! She is such a positive and real woman. I was able to get to know her on a friend level, and I think she is so inspired. She listens to promptings, and she has so much grace with herself and her family! I love learning from her, and Gwen misses her! I can't wait for Emily to go there!
Gwen started swim team!!!!! The first week was so hard, but Gwen persevered and the ribbons were worth it! More on that next months since that's when all the meets were! She and Farris were the cutest swimmer girls that pool has ever seen, and they both did so well! Fishes forever!
Gwen and Emily had their spring dance recital! Emily was in two numbers, "Give a Flower to Someone Today," and "Uni the Unicorn." She did great! She was on the outside for the unicorn dance and she knew every move! Gwen danced to three songs; "You Can't Stop the Beat," "Good Ship Lollipop," and a hip hop number called "Firecracker." She practiced and practiced and it paid off! She was easily one of the youngest in the class and if other girls forgot the moves, they'd look to Gwen. One really great trait of Gwen's is that she isn't put off when people look at her. She doesn't get embarrassed or act any different! She knew the moves, and the other girls stopping to look at her didn't deter her confidence or rhythm at all! What a skill to have!
Gwen did have a hard time in dance in the second half of the year, and got into trouble a few times. It started with her losing her attention and wanting to sit down during class, and came to a peak when she locked the teachers out of the studio! Oops! There is a drinking fountain outside the studio at the Dance Barn, and all the kids and teachers went to get a drink. From my understanding, Gwen ran back after her drink and locked the door! The teachers were not pleased, and neither were we! They called me and said they knew she didn't mean to be naughty, but Gwen couldn't finish the day, and that they wanted to see her next week at dance. We had a big conversation all week long about how we respect other's bodies and time, and Gwen realized she loved dance and didn't want to stop. She finished the year out perfectly. The bump in the middle was quite a learning step for all of us! HA! Gwen really loved her dance teachers!
We have been going to Home Depot's first Saturday of the month event! They host a craft for children, and they get to build and paint whatever is the monthly treat! We've done frames, trucks, and a golfing set so far! We love it.
Gwen "graduated" preschool! We had the best preschool experience with Mrs. Julie. I met her through my previous dental office, and I'm convinced the purpose of working there was finding Julie! She is such a positive and real woman. I was able to get to know her on a friend level, and I think she is so inspired. She listens to promptings, and she has so much grace with herself and her family! I love learning from her, and Gwen misses her! I can't wait for Emily to go there!
Gwen started swim team!!!!! The first week was so hard, but Gwen persevered and the ribbons were worth it! More on that next months since that's when all the meets were! She and Farris were the cutest swimmer girls that pool has ever seen, and they both did so well! Fishes forever!
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