Tonight I went to the New Albany School of Ballet's end of the year recital. This is the school where I used to take/teach ballet. It is so great going back and seeing all of the little ones that I used to teach... They have grown and turned into quite the ballerinas!
I also enjoyed seeing some of the girls that I used to dance with. There aren't many left there, but I love watching the ones that are still dancing! It brings back such wonderful memories of some of the happiest times in my life.
This is a picture with my favorite student Mollie. We still keep in touch and Ms Amy is SO proud of her! She is an extremely talented dancer, and I can't wait to see her en pointe next year!
It's funny though how I have changed over the past few years. Tonight I had no desire to be up on the stage dancing. My days of performing are over, and I am very much okay with that. However, I was completely overwhelemd by a desire to be one of the cute little moms backstage. I long for the day when I will be backstage with my own tiny daughter, fixing her bun, fluffing her tutu, helping her put on her slippers, and telling her how proud mommy and daddy are of her. I can't wait to share my love for dancing with my daughter. I hope it will be something we will bond over and she will grow to have a passion for as well.
I've always believed that I was born to be a mother. If I never work a day in my life as a speech pathologist, but I have children...my life will be complete. I know that children are MANY MANY years down the road for me, but I can't help but dream about it now. The desire within my heart is so strong, and nights like tonight so vividly bring it to surface.
I see the baby bug is still biting you! :) You are going to be a wonderful mother. However, know now that your children would always rather be at Aunt Claire's house! Haha!
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