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I'm Michelle Cox -- the owner of Lipstick to Crayons. I’m also a Mom to three kids (a teen, tween and toddler), a professional writer (www.michellemcox.com) and a blogger (www.fromthemom.com). And I love to save money (and help you do the same) via frugal deals and steals, coupons and other thrifty practices. My freelance writing business allows me to enjoy the great balance of being a stay-at-home/work-at-home mom, while also making time for blogging, running (ran the Chicago Marathon twice) some amateur photography and scrapbooking. I’m a St. Louis native, although I have lived outside of the city and the state. A few of my passions are amateur photography, scrapbooking and attending kids' sporting events.

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It’s So Cute I Had to Share

December 14th, 2009 • Related • Filed Under
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My two-year-old has been taking a toddler dance class (tap and ballet) at the Wildwood Family YMCA.

She is the youngest in the class, because the kiddos were technically supposed to be 2-years-old when it started in September, and she wasn’t 2 until late October. Thus, I enrolled her knowing it might not work.  But each week as I’ve peeked into the class, she was participating right along with her slightly older peers — although I don’t think she follows directions as well as some of the  others.  However, in the past few months, the class has been preparing for a little Christmas program, so Miss Tammy has been inviting the Moms into class to watch in hopes of giving the girls a little experience performing before a group. My toddler refused to even stand on the line with her peers (much less dance) every single time I came in to watch. She either sat in my  lap OR ran out of the class. So, I was pleasantly surprised when I attended what was a much bigger “recital” than I had anticipated yesterday. Check out the video AND slideshow! I’m one proud Mommy!


 

I’ve mentioned before on this blog that I LOVE the YMCA — especially MY Wildwood YMCA. Did you know the YMCA doesn’t turn people away for inability to pay? This generosity is accomplished through their partner campaign, and all the money donated via the campaign stays in the community through which it was donated, helping friends and neighbors who have fallen on hard times enjoy amazing programs like this dance program for toddlers. So, if you live in Wildwood and would like to contribute to the Wildwood Family YMCA, click here. If you’d like to donate to a local YMCA in your area, go here and enter your zip code to find one close to you.

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  1. #1 Patti Hess on December 14, 2009:

    Oh she is a doll…:)

  2. #2 Janet Carpenter on December 14, 2009:

    Thank you for sharing the video!!! She is ADORABLE and an excellent dancer, I might add ;)

  3. #3 Doreen on December 14, 2009:

    That was so adorable. Thanks for sharing.

  4. #4 Brenda Hancock on December 14, 2009:

    This video just made my day….so precious! Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to you and your little dancer!

  5. #5 lipsticktocrayons on December 14, 2009:

    Thanks for all your comments. I think she’s perfectly adorable, and it’s nice to have my opinion validated. :) You’re the best!

  6. #6 Sharon Melton on December 14, 2009:

    That video made my day and my week. It was so precious, adorable and unbeliveable that a child that just turned 2 years old less than 2 months ago danced at all in front of all those people and did so well!! PRICELESS! Gaga

  7. #7 Sally on December 15, 2009:

    Such a sweet performance!

  8. #8 Nancy on December 15, 2009:

    She is adorable:)

  9. #9 Tracy @ Hall of Fame Moms on December 19, 2009:

    We were able to use the Y because of the scholarships or financial aid program. We have one or more wonderful Y’s here too.

    Your daughter looks adorable!