Category: Ballerina Mama

When I was at the dance conference this weekend, a strange thing happened.  As I was watching classes, I had a sudden, intense feeling that I wanted to dance.  It wasn’t just that I wanted …

This week was parent observation week at the dance studio.  It’s kind of a strange thing for me.  The studio where I danced growing up was part of the city arts center and has large …

When I was nearly hit by a car walking in a parking lot today, I did my usual half-mumbling under my breath “don’t worry about the lady crossing the street, I mean why would you …

I remember the first time I left Honeybun home, she was a few days old and I ran (quickly!) to Babies ‘R’ Us to get her some cutie-patootie girlie clothes for when her Grandma and Grandpa …

So I knew I was getting old.  My body is not as resilient as it used to be as became blatantly apparent during my last pregnancy which was way more tiring and uncomfortable than the …

In a flurry of makeup, mousse and hairspray, Honeybun spent the past days preparing for and participating in her very first dance performance!  It has been an exciting and exhausting time for all of us.  It …

I had an epiphany today about postpartum weight loss and breastfeeding.  Most people know breastfeeding helps a mother more easily lose weight after giving birth but I always just assumed it was from the baby …

Last night marked the start of a new chapter in my life journey.  With Doodle slung over my elbow, sleeping soundly in his car seat, I reentered the dance studio.  At 25 days old, he …

Today begins my career as a “Dance Mom.”  Honeybun has her ballet performance pictures this morning and so begins our journey into her dance world.  Even though I’ve done the whole performance thing tons of times, …

Well, my dancing career is officially over until after baby arrives (and can go approximately 3 hours without needing milk).  The studio I’ve been dancing at gives you a discount on classes if you pay …