Stubborn

One of the most frustrating - and yet relieving - part of parenting is that no matter what you do, your children have a mind of their own. You can only have so much influence, and in the end your kids are their own person. Case in point, Big A. A more stubborn child has never been born. She is just not easily swayed, and while in the long-run I think this will be a great trait, it can be very frustrating as the parent of a toddler.

Today was Big A's second dance "recital." She was super excited and promised that this time she wouldn't be shy and would participate. She picked out a black leotard for her big day and this time, Mom Mom and Pop Pop came to watch her in addition to J and Little A. I think her large audience made her nervous, because once again, she came down with a case of stage fright and flat-out refused to participate. The teacher was awesome and was able to cajole her into performing a few moves and at the very end, she did skip with glee, but that was about it. Imagine my frustration when we got home and she did a perfect rendition of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" complete with every movement. Why could she not have done this in class? Well...at least she looked cute..

Big A also started soccer this past weekend. I was out of town so I didn't get to witness this in person, but J said she was extremely shy and didn't want to participate until the end of the class. She then announed on the way home that she loved soccer. I guess we will see how she does next week. Again, she looks pretty cute at least.

Um, what is Little A wearing on her head? I really to stop leaving J in charge of wardrobe...