The Ballet Performance That Wasn't

You read right.  We were so excited about Ann Charlotte's ballet performance (let me rephrase that-"I" was so excited!) 

All of the grandparents were in town, Laura-one of my best college friends was in town, the flowers were ready to present, the video camera was charged and we were waiting anxiously!   Ann Charlotte had practiced, practiced and practiced her ballet.  She was ready!  

Tendu, Releve', Plie', Eleve', Arabesque...

Until....she realized that over 100 eyes were on her. She turned around...looked at us...her lip started quivering...

and that was the performance.  She jumped in my lap and didn't do one more move with her class.  At first I was disappointed but then I realized-she is only 2 years old.  I don't blame her.  Goodness, what pressure for a 2 year old!  

We realized afterward that she just wanted to do a solo performance.  So, we saw her moves after the official recital.   She was too cute!  

Here she is with her teacher Miss Janice-