G's Dance!

G had her very last summer dance class this week. I was so proud of what she learned this summer and I loved watching her each week!

I convinced DJ in June, to let me sign her up for classes. He agreed, and the very next day we were at the studio. Then, we went straight to the dance store to purchase a few leotards, tights, tap, and ballet shoes. I kind of felt like crying as I had a proud mommy moment watching her try on her ballet and tap shoes at the store and dance around in them. It was something that I've looked forward to as a mom of girls. The class progressed and G would come home and 'practice' or play dance. She'd want me to be her teacher and she'd be the student.

But, as the weeks continued, she wasn't as excited about going. We used the 6 week summer session as a test to see if she'd be ready this fall to make the commitment. But, she's been telling me that she doesn't want to take dance. She wants to take gymnastics.

I'm torn, because we purchased brand new tap and ballet shoes. They won't fit if we wait another year. Should I sell them? Should I force her to take?

I'll admit, over the last week and a half, i've been trying to convince her to continue. As if it's something that she really does want to do. The truth is, she probably doesn't. But, I want her to take, and I want her to take really bad. I'm convincing myself that if we continue, she'll love it. Or, if she doesn't, then we can pull her.

But, I don't know if I should do that. Am I benefit her or myself? I need to decide soon, because classes are filling up.

Watching her perform in her very first recital, made me so proud. I was so happy that she had dance this summer. And, I may be partial, but she was the cutest sailor girl and the best dancer in her class!