Toddler classes and sports can be a little… different than older kids. You never know what a toddler is going to do or say.
For us, dance class has been amazing. Mila loves the girls that are there, dancing, and following around her dance instructor the entire time. On the mom side of things, it’s a little more stressful, but full of proud moments too.
Every dance evening is full of thoughts, even though class is only a half hour long. Here are some of mine for you to laugh with.
What to do with her hair this week?
Every single week is a constant battle of doing something fun with her hair, but making sure it stays up. It’s even harder when your toddler doesn’t like their hair touched. Yet, somehow it ends up decently cute.
Where are her dance shoes?
Quiet panic sets, until you realize you just misplaced it in the car. Oh well.
Why are dance shoes so hard to put on?
Um, what shoe goes on which foot? Maybe she needs a bigger size… nope. Just on the wrong feet.
Please, let her be nice…
Thank goodness for socialization and her playing with other kids her age. Oops. No! Don’t push while you guys are racing.
Her teachers are ready. It’s go time.
She is so cute when she listens and dance.
Aww, she instantly found her sticker and is ready to go. Are all kids this cute when they listen?
Run and hide!
Time for a half hour of alone time. Let’s see if I can escape before she sees me leave.
Is she doing okay? Does she miss me?
Being away and not knowing is hard. I wonder if she’s listening and dancing her heart out. What if she’s looking for me and I’m not there?
Is the music really loud or am I just getting old… it’s definitely the music.
Time to watch all her dance efforts.
Her little face pops through the door. It’s time to watch all her hard work.
Just joy…
The smile on her face and all the little dancers face makes every up and down of the evening worth it.
There’s just joy all around.
Grey Skies & Rainbow Highs 
I feel this. This is how I felt even with my teenage son and lacrosse. HAHAHA
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I can relate to this, my kids are asking so many things when they are doing their activities. It’s tiring, but I enjoy it.
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It definitely is tiring, but watching them enjoy their time makes it all worth it.
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Awww, I can relate to this feeling.. when my daughter was in dancing school, no matter what I do to stay positive, all I could imagine was the worse things. But she enjoyed herself.
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Yes! Definitely feel the same. As long as they enjoy it and we get through it!
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Oh my gosh reading this took me back to when my kids were in dance. Yes to all of these! Both my kids are adults now but those time in the dance studio are some of my most precious memories. Enjoy!
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Thank you! I love watching her dance. It’s definitely something I’ll never forget.
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I always wanted my daughter to be in dance. It’s not her thing. I’m hoping my son will give it a try! He’s interested in breakdancing.
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I plan on trying to get my daughter into dance soon so I’m sure I’m gonna be thinking a lot of these same things lol!
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Yes you will! I’m sure she’ll love it!
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aawww!!! brings back memories of when my daughter (she still learns dancing) was a toddler
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This is so sweet! My daughter isn’t old enough yet, but I was planning on trying to put her in dance when she is a bit older.
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I’m sure she’ll love it when she’s old enough!
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Ha! This took me back to when I was in dance! I had boys who do sports, so I haven’t had this experience as a parent. Sweet post!
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Thank you so much! I’m sure there’s a ton of other thoughts when it comes to boys and sports!
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Girl this is all so true and honestly made me a laugh a couple times! ‘Run & Hide’ lol My littles all do wrestling and it’s been quite a doozy of a sport lol
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I walk so fast so she doesn’t see me leave, lol! But I can imagine wrestling is intense and a whole bunch of other emotions.
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Dance is one thing my daughter never did. I would have given anything to see her dance but it wasn’t in the cards for us. I’m glad you get to experience this with your little one!
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