Nutcracker Rehearsals

Olivia had her last regular rehearsal for The Nutcracker last night. I FINALLY realized that if I parked on the side of the building I could watch the rehearsal through the picture windows! Watching her literally brought tears to my eyes. You could just see, from the look on her face, how much she loves ballet and performing. She just has this glow about her. You can tell that she is enjoying every SECOND of it......from the costume fittings, the trips to find just the right ballet slippers and leotard, to the actual rehearsal...........she loves it all. I think this was MORE than apparent from the 8:00 a.m. phone messages she left Saturday morning. I received not one, not two BUT three messages from her, each one whispered into the phone so as not to wake her daddy, telling me we had rehearsal. I can't believe that, at SIX years old, she has enough intrinsic motivation to, not only remind me, but to get up that early all on her own!! The funny thing is that she DIDN'T have rehearsal because of the Thanksgiving break! LOL! I know adults who aren't as conscientious and motivated as my six year old daughter! Sweet girl! I hope she never loses this love and passion for ballet! No matter what path in life she may take, I know one thing, with her determination and spirit, she will go far be in as a ballerina or on the board of directors!