Adelaide has watched all her siblings perform and participate in sports/activities for her whole life! She finally got a turn to take the stage! We love our dance studio. They have a simple Christmas recital and the money from the tickets are given to charity.
I volunteered to be the room mother and I loved seeing these cute girls together!
The family supporters! Adelaide was nervous before the show and screamed that she didn't even like dance anymore. There are moments in parenting that it's easy to avoid the conflict, but I knew once she got to the church for the performance, she'd enjoy seeing her little friends and she'd get excited. I was right! She loved the recital and did great. Sometimes I don't know all the answers in building confidence in kids, but I have found that even pushing kids in moments like this can be a healthy way to learn how to cope and build confidence. Way to go, Adelaide!
Speaking of Adelaide - she got a bubble gum machine for her birthday. When she discovered she could retrieve all the money from the bottom of the machine, she squealed with excitement. As we talked about Christmas and giving gifts, Eleanor helped Adelaide wrap little presents for everyone and the gifts were a few cents from her bubble gum machine. She insisted that I open my present. I was in tears as I discovered her simple, thoughtful gift. As I prayed that evening and reflected on her gift, I felt like she helped me better understand the true meaning of Christmas. She offered all that she had to bring happiness to others. Her gift came from the heart and I could feel her love from her simple gift!
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