Magic Powers

On Monday we went to Danskin to buy your first ballet slippers. You are not taking a ballet class because Daddy and I thought school was enough for you right now. I think our instincts were pretty spot on with this since you are having such a hard time with separation and have told me that you definitely do not want to do any classes without Mommy. Amazingly, all the classes for your age are drop-off -- no parents allowed! Nevertheless, you decided that you really wanted ballet slippers so we made an excursion to our neighborhood dance store.

You were very excited by the leotards and tutus that hung in racks and lined the walls so we went into the dressing room where you tried on a few. Your first choice was the black but it felt too tight to you (you hate to wear anything that feels at all confining) so we settled on pink. And a pair of ballet tights.

















You left the store wearing your new ensemble, accompanied me to Fairway dressed as a ballerina and absolutely refused to wear anything else all day.  

In the evening, we decided to cook a small pumpkin and you helped me to separate the seeds so we could roast them.  You were very helpful but when we were finished, you noticed to your horror that your pink ballet costume was stained pumpkin orange in a few places.  You hate to get dirty.  Or wet.  Even a drop of water, a teardrop from your eye that falls onto your clothes, is too much for you and will result in your immediately stripping off whatever you are wearing and changing.  However, to my shock  you did not take off your leotard.  You did however start crying hysterically and asking me to clean it.  I wiped it a little but it was immediately clear that this would be no easy task accomplished with a dab of water and a towel.  This was a job for Oxy-Clean.  I told you that I couldn't get the pumpkin off without water and soap. You cried some more. You pleaded with me. Tears were streaming down your face as I realized what you were saying. "Yes you can!  Please, Mommy. Use your magic powers."