Friday night we enjoyed a Valentine's Dance thrown by the church which runs Monroe's preschool, Mount Olive Lutheran. Monroe's Aunt Naomi was in town for a short visit, so the evening was a double treat. We were one of the very first families to arrive so the dance floor was deserted when we got there. Did Monroe let that stop her? Of course not!
Watching Monroe dance her heart out to song after song all by herself was a highlight of my month. WHERE DID THIS CHILD COME FROM? I don't think she's ever even seen any of these moves--there's not really a source for dancing inspiration in her family or everyday life. I think it comes from within! Naomi and I were dying with silent laughter the whole time we watched, but I was also really proud.
Eventually, loads of other families showed up including some of Monroe's school classmates. We all had fun doing dances like the chicken dance, the limbo, and the hokey pokey as a group, but I was pretty glad we happened to arrive early in order to facilitate Monroe's solo show. :-)
She certainly doesn't get it from my side of the family, but wherever she got it, I hope she finds more of it! She looks so happy and healthy.
ReplyDeleteThere were a couple of Adams' who had rhythm. Keata and I used to love to dance. We had closet door mirrors hanging sideways on the walls. We would make up dances and name them. American Bandstand missed it's opportunity.
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Wow, a natural hip-hopper! She's got moves Eleanor is learning in her hip-hop class... :-)
ReplyDeleteFor what it is worth, I see some Backyardigans! She has translated CARTOON moves into recognizable little girl moves. Amazing! Her ability to spontaneously match cerography to lyrical phrasing, repeating and changing appropriately, is also amazing. Again, I say, a-maz-ing!!!
ReplyDeleteMonroe has so much rhythm. The way she moved
ReplyDeleteher feet and body looked awesome. She is such a
smart little girl. I always enjoy checking her
blog. I commend you'll for being awesome parents.
Pat