Getting all my Ducks in a Row: Learning Something About Myself at Baby Tap

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Learning Something About Myself at Baby Tap

Miss Maddy is taking a baby tap class this year - it's so fun to watch her through the 1 way glass...she's such a ham. I thought that this would be just an excuse for dressing her up cute and playing princess - but the gals actually learning some stuff!

I caught her tonight before class saying to herself Heel together. Heel together. All the while she was flipping her heel out then putting her feet back together.

She's loving every minute of this class - so involved and eager to do all the moves, steps and exercises.

The sad thing?

I don't know the first thing about dance - or tights - or getting on with other Mother's at the class.

Hubby got her ready while I was finishing homework with the boys - and she walked in with her tights on backwards...so I flipped them around - but they still looked wrong. They were on right but they were open toed...so half her feet weren't covered.

I had to ask the dance instructor what's I was doing wrong - turns out you can wear them 2 ways - like she had them - or just pull the tight down around the foot for closed toe. DUH.

As for the Mother's - I just feel lost - it's like being the new kid at school. They all have kids that have already been through this or are friends with someone who is. They seem so relaxed and comfortable with everything that is happening.

Like when they took my 3 year old and put her behind a 1 way mirror. This is normal I have since figured out (and she is doing great without me) but I had imagined it very different - like I would be in the room with her - able to take pictures.

But nope...I am stuck jockeying for a view through a 4 foot window with 10 other Mothers, Grandma's and Aunts all the while feeling so left out.

For the last few years - I have never really had time to chat with other women let alone be alone with them. I was always pregnant or toting around 2 or 3 kids. This left little time to interact in any way other than HI, How are you? or Yes, I really do have my hands full.

So here I am at the stage in my life where my kids are moving on from hanging on - and I got nothing.

If I were one of my kids I would say - Introduce yourself. Make friends. Make conversation - why is it so easy to give advice and so hard to swallow your own medicine?

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9 comments:

I am HarrietSep 8, 2010 06:10 AM
That's so sweet!

Have a great Wednesday!
http://harrietandfriends.com/2010/09/gotta-get-them-costumes-early-woof-woof/
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Whimsical CreationsSep 8, 2010 07:33 AM
How sweet!!

Sit back, have a cup of coffee and enjoy the mommy company. =D
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angieSep 8, 2010 08:53 AM
LOVE the picture of her. Good luck jockeying for that space. I recommend just using your elbows. I mean, if you aren't going to talk anyway, who cares? :) KIDdding.
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feefifotoSep 8, 2010 10:18 AM
By the time you get used to it, it'll be time to move on to the next thing.
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AmandaSep 8, 2010 01:21 PM
It won't take too long, and you'll feel comfortable talking with everyone! I felt the same way today at parent's day out - everyone chatting like they are old friends. We just need to take our own advice of making friends and it will get easier! :)
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BrendaSep 8, 2010 04:18 PM
I loved the mommy years with other moms, I hope you find your way!
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BSep 8, 2010 05:34 PM
I always hated the whole mom thing at all of my kids classes and sports. I'd join things in hopes of making new friends (for both my child and myself) but would find that nobody else in the world can do things on their own and join with a friend.

But don't worry, as they get older, you get more comfortable and it all gets easier!
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parentingBYdummiesSep 8, 2010 07:24 PM
Wish we had a little princess ballerina to dress up over here. Luckily, Dude #3 lets me try all of my tutus on him (shhh! Don't tell Dumb Dad). And, making mom friends is tough stuff. Wrote about it myself just this week!
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DeeSep 14, 2010 07:00 AM
Such a sweet picture!!! I'm there with ya behind the glass. It gets better though and you either get used to it, find a friend or find something to do while you wait for the class to finish up. I hate the awkwardness of first moving into a class where every knows each other though. Ugh...

Take care!
Dee
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