I should not be surprised. In fact, I am a little proud. Though I would never let Olivia know.
In the car today Olivia mentioned that her teacher will sometimes ask her to “…never do that again.” I know my daughter is very social, so I am not surprised that her teacher might request such things. She really wants to be a “self-manager”, but it is a real struggle to deny her need to chat and giggle. I was curious though, what has she done in class that might encourage such a request?
I asked, “So… what is something you have done that Mrs. **** has asked you to not do?”
Her reply, “Um… Dance.”
Minnie Me. I know. I know…
Mrs. ****, I truly apologize. I have taught girls like her. So precious, but exhausting.
Turns out there IS an appropriate time to dance at school – the end of the day on Fridays. However, she is her mother’s daughter and neither her nor I can contain The Dance to a mere margin of time. It oozes from our very souls. I did encourage her to save up her moves for the Friday dance time. It’s my job to help her discern acceptable times for the boogie.
I will be encouraging her to focus on practicing our moves here at home… or at the waterfront during the summer concerts… maybe at the mall if a REALLY good song plays overhead, but it has to be a good one.
Ecclesiastes 3 says there is a time for everything….even to dance (just ask Kevin Bacon!). Good for you for encouraging her art – and teaching her the right time to express it! I know how she feels – I love to dance, too, and sometimes I must contain my urges to boogie, as well. Gotta love her spirit!
After seeing you boogie the other night it’s little wonder your daughter can contain herself……lol.
It’s impossible to hold down the boogie butt when it’s time..to..well..boogie!!!!!!!!
The teacher just doesn’t get it.