dance recital

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Dear Holly: Your Dance Recital

10 years old!

Dear Holly,

This past Saturday was your big dance recital which you have been working hard to prepare for this entire school year. As the dad, I had no idea what to expect, since it has always been Mommy who takes you to and from practice every week. And obviously it was her who ordered your dance uniforms.

In honor of your big day, it was important to me that I dressed for the part. I threw on my old-fashioned porkpie hat as we made our way out the door that morning.

So you can imagine how surprised I was when you showed up on stage for your dance, wearing a hat nearly identical to mine!

I’m so proud of my tiny dancer!

 

Love,

Daddy

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Dear Holly: Your Dance Recital

9 years, 1 month.

Dear Holly,

This entire school year, Mommy has been taking you and your cousin Darla to dance lessons every Wednesday.

At last, all that practice finally paid off, as our family was able to go see your dance recital this month.

For me, it was one of those milestone moments for me as your Daddy.

No one could tell, but I was “low key” crying while you were up there on stage.

For me, it goes beyond me being proud of you.

It was this overwhelming feeling, in a good way, that I have the gift of you as my daughter.

Love,

Daddy