She Who Speaks in Lyrics

Anyone who ever needs cheering up really should attend a dance class of three year-olds. It leaves me in stitches each time I watch!


Today I saw how little it takes to mold the thinking of a few little people. Three weeks ago when we started dance, it was pure chaos. No one knew where to stand. Today, each child dutifully went to her tape mark on the floor. The first week, my Abby didn't understand how to make her little body recline on her elbows so that she could free her feet to pedal in the air. Today...a pro.


These kids are so trusting and malleable at this age. They soak up every tiny bit of information. I'm used to watching that in a more academic sense, but it was neat to observe that in a physical way. Their brains and their bodies are so eager.

A few years ago, LeAnn Womack and Sons of the Desert had a huge crossover hit with "I Hope You'll Dance." It echoes in my ears today...

"When you have the choice
to sit it out or dance,
I hope you'll dance..."

Literally and figuratively, I hope my kids always choose to dance.