Last night was Elisabeth's first "Ball". The kids were "mostly" fifth graders. I say mostly because there are never enough boys for all the girls to have a dance partner. This is an old tradition that has been refined. It started in the 1700's in France. It then moved on to Germany and eventually to New York. I thought it was great for Elisabeth because it teaches social manners, etiquette and ball room dancing. Albeit, the girls (or ladies) and the boys (gentlemen) won't even look at each other as they dance. They are such an awkward age it is funny. In one aspect I felt badly for Elisabeth. She was taller than all the boys her age and when she twirled she had to duck down. It was bad for the gentlemen as well.... how humiliating to be shorter than your dance partner. One boy stood on his tip toes! How funny! However, Elisabeth did get to dance with some of the "helper" boys who are older. It was good for her because these boys have been "paid dancers" for the girls for many years and she danced gracefully. It is always better if the man leads well. Notice the picture of her foot. I know it isn't visible on the picture, but she got stepped on and her foot was all skinned! hehehehehe! Isn't adolescent wonderful. Those "icky" boys!
On a more serious note. It was a reminder that our little girl is growing up too fast. She was so beautiful (thanks Julie for the dress it was perfect). She really looked like such the lady. (Minus the purple cast she received a few weeks ago, however she only had to manage one glove) It won't be too many years and she will be graduating high school and starting college. I am going to enjoy the years we have left with her at home! It seems that she was just a baby yesterday!
2 comments:
Nothing like a purple cast for an accessory at your first ball.
Oh my Tude Dude...I love her so very much and will never forget her very first breath of life.
LOL, we just had our Spring Ball as well!
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