Last year I took L to the Nutcracker for the first time and it was thrilling to see her little face light up as the familiar music started (we'd been listening to it nonstop for months beforehand) and the little oohs and ahhs as the dancing started was pretty priceless...we have tickets again this Saturday and I think I'm just as excited as she is...is there a more beautiful art form? I used to pore over A Very Young Dancer when I was in grade school (did you have this book - following a young girl who dances the role of Clara?) and I think one of my big regrets in life was never taking lessons...are you headed to the Nutcracker this season? Have you seen Black Swan yet? Do Tell!
Speaking of beautiful and elegant - Rali of Styles 'n Cream whipped up the most gorgeous crepes for the Recipe Exchange today - sounds like the perfect pre matinee breakfast to me!
xoxo, M
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Oh, Michelle. You kindred little spirit you. So I was obsessed with "A Very Young Skater". My all-time favorite book from childhood. I blogged about it a while back and seriously cannot wait to share it with Emerson in a few years. And I too, am loving the ballet fever.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen the Nutcracker and I was thinking to maybe go this year. I also want to see Black Swan - I heard it's really good and really scary, like a thriller.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you liked my crepes .. they were so delicious.
i used to dance ballet and was in the nutcracker for 7 years! its weird i haven't made time to go see it..i really need to..its so christmas!
ReplyDeleteIts never too late! I am 29 and I plan on taking an adult beginner ballet class (with live piano player and all) very soon!
ReplyDeleteI loved that whole series! I checked them all out repeatedly from the school library, alternating with dollhouse books.
ReplyDeleteI could stare at the second picture for hours. There is something about it that totally captivates me.
ReplyDeletei have just discovered your blog.. and love it!!
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