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{one thing I will never be}
I've always been a firm believer that you can do whatever you set your mind too...
However, over the last 4 weeks that theory is quickly losing truth with me.
Back in May, Kate and Ben auditioned for Hello Dolly with a summer theater group here in our city.
It's mainly made up of 5th through college age kids.
This year though, the director decided to open it up to those "older." :) ...
and since I figured I'd be with the kids at practice anyway,
why not give it a shot and audition too~
The three of us were pretty excited to see the cast list finally posted and find ALL our names on it!!
...Though my excitement has/is quickly fading, and in it's place I feel a kind of numb awareness sinking in more and more that, this dancing stuff isn't for sissies!! :) Goodness, but it's hard!! And I'm for sure I'm not even DOING the "hard stuff."
I have never had any kind of formal dance training.
I've never really even danced much in my life, period.
Except if you count in the kitchen with my husband...
and those aren't exactly broadway musical numbers!! ;)
So this has been quite the experience...
After practice last night I felt like crying.
And I would have too if I hadn't been so tired! :)
I used to laugh at myself, but now I'm growing a bit panicked.
Trust me.. I'm not exaggerating. :)
(kate & ben getting a few dance instructions~ they're doing great! I ask them for help!)
Shayne was there last week helping with some set design things...
on the way home he said,
"Uh.. babe? do you know what you're supposed to be doing in those dance numbers..."
I looked at him and nodded my head with a, "duh!! of course I do!" kind of look.
(I was confused here... (can't ya tell)... and getting in trouble w/ the director!)
... Then, it dawned on me what he was really saying!!!!!
I think seeing the worry in my face made him quickly assure me - -
"Oh. You'll get it. I'm sure - - I'm really proud of you for doing this!"
"For what... willingly humbling myself??" : /
"No - - for stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something you never have before..."
Well - - his words made me feel better...
until the next practice!!! "/
Especially when one of the girls reminded me,
"And just think... we have to do all this in long victorian dresses!! With hats on and gloves, and high heeled boots! Holding parasols....!!!"
As she skipped away on her twinkle toes I stood and glared (just a little) after her!!
   
Here's a few of those costumes choices mentioned above ::
   
 
(no.. this is not a dress option~ it was hanging right outside my dressing room and well... :))
They say that you never stop evolving as a person...
discovering more about yourself,
growing in who you are....
And isn't that the truth!
One thing I now know for positive about Me...
I'll never earn a living from my feet!!!!
The word, "dancer," will never be synonymous with my name!
(I think the look on Cameron's face says it all!)
I just pray I can stay in an upright position throughout the show!!! :)
Still~ it'll be a fuN memory for the kids and I to have had....
(atleast, I'm hoping) ;)
== ~ == ~ ==
{now for a little opinion poll}
 
The kids got to keep one of the kittens born here a few weeks back...
It's a cutie.
Problem is - they can't agree on a name.
This morning Kate suggested,
"Why don't you ask the xanga people, mom?" :)
("the xanga people?" I thought that was funny!)
So... Kate and Ben would like your help in naming their new kitten.
Here are the choices~
1.Jaxson
2.Alex
3.Ace
4.Tigger
5.Barnaby (in honor of Hello Dolly!)
I know they'll be anxious to see what you pick!
and I'll be anxious to hear the squabbling stop. ;)
So thanks from us all.
Amber.
"Now that we're dancing who cares if we ever stop?"
~ lyrics and music by Jerry Herman, Hello Dolly.
p.s. well, actually.... ME!!! 
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And I agree.
So, I guess Barnaby in honor of the show!!! Have a blast! Looks like you already are!
... looks like so much fun that you're participating. you look like the life of the party, amber~*. hehe. i'm guessing you make it fun for everyone, not b/c you can't dance, but, b/c you're having fun!
