Clara Adventures

Clara has been busy these last few months.
It turns out three is a big year; she'll tell you all about it.


From a parent's perspective: three is hilarious. I spend many a day cracking up at the things Clara says. She is bright, loquacious, cautious, and curious. In short, Clara brings us great exhaustion and great joy.




Clara refuses to wear anything other than dresses these days. She is a very girly girl.

Kickin' it with her bud, Eli.

On Clara's last day of school, the kiddos put on a little show for the families. Clara got to stand between her two best buddies: Violet and Lyla.

Clara and Mrs. Kay
(Mrs. Kay has a heart for the quieter kids. Clara adores her.)

Clara and Mrs. Filey

Clara and Lyla

Clara and Miss Ronnie

Clara and Mrs. Edeal


Clara Ballerina

Clara started ballet in April. I began classes when I was three and I was thrilled to have a daughter follow in that tradition. My hesitant little girl is quite the dancer, but she so far refuses to dance unless I take part in the class too. Thankfully, the teacher is happy to have my help.

My little dancer.

Mama helping the little ducklings stay in line.

Teacher Melissa helping Clara with her passe.

Why yes, that is Elsa on my hip.

Working on our piourettes.

Tongue out. Check.




Just look at that turn out.
Yes, my child is a rule follower: pink tights, pink leotard, pink shoes, NO skirt ("no, mama. I am not supposed to wear a skirt"), and bun. Awesome.

I took a ballet class at the studio this week too. It was me and several of my CYT students. They avoided standing by me at the barre and I think were surprised to learn that Dr. LaForge actually knows what she's doing on the dance floor.