9 February 2011

A hectic day, as we first had a playdate at Bettina's then went straight to ballet class, with Emily walking all the time (her idea to leave the buggy at home). At ballet, she was a changed child. The first time she clung to me and would not try anything without me alongside her. This time she was very confident and the few times I went to join in with her she told me she could do it on her own. She managed to skip better this time too, which was a relief as she was very one-sided last time. I am glad that she enjoys it as it is hideously expensive. We've yet to splash out on a tutu and pumps, which she says she wants in her favourite colours: blue, green and purple (I've tried to explain that by its nature the word favourite means only one but she can't decide between them). What sticks in your throat too is knowing that in a few months you have to go and buy a whole new outfit. I think we'll have to go the secondhand route or her new hobby will bankrupt us.