tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4057235051586871190.post1142642797713101759..comments2023-04-05T08:17:38.759-05:00Comments on Word Girl: STAGE MOMWordGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06204055870484888440noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4057235051586871190.post-77017620849867868082009-10-02T13:29:01.879-05:002009-10-02T13:29:01.879-05:00It worked out OK since A was selected to dance as ...It worked out OK since A was selected to dance as a garden fairy in the 2009 Nashville Ballet production of The Nutcracker! <br /><br />Proud Daddy <br />aka "J"Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08342860347392442692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4057235051586871190.post-43812535509207967072009-09-25T16:43:37.884-05:002009-09-25T16:43:37.884-05:00Aimee - I let her wear the skirt and I never said ...Aimee - I let her wear the skirt and I never said anything about it because I didn't want her to second guess herself after the fact. I guess it's a blessing that I am less passionate about my children's passions than they are - it makes it easier for me to not push, just encourage.WordGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06204055870484888440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4057235051586871190.post-23435344011854406612009-09-25T15:21:15.621-05:002009-09-25T15:21:15.621-05:00oh, i meant keep working out that system before I ...oh, i meant keep working out that system before I get there so that you can show me the right path.aimee Guesthttp://www.abundantlifeinthemaking.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4057235051586871190.post-25570371863665337542009-09-25T15:20:17.418-05:002009-09-25T15:20:17.418-05:00Okay, well, you just keep working out this system....Okay, well, you just keep working out this system. As much as Micah loves drama "Mommy, why do you think I love drama and dramatic things so much! Do you want to see my crying scene?" I am bound toward the stage mom days. And I think, being that theater is something I'm so passionate about, I will struggle not to encourage(ahem, or push) her toward being THE BEST. It was all I could do after she was in the play, not to say "Stop smiling you're evil." Oh, but I did stop, she only ever heard "great job". I think if it were a sport or anything non-arts driven I would feel less attached.<br />so what happened with the skirt.aimee Guesthttp://www.abundantlifeinthemaking.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4057235051586871190.post-8115863216875144252009-09-24T18:05:24.265-05:002009-09-24T18:05:24.265-05:00Variations - I agree that it's necessary to ba...Variations - I agree that it's necessary to balance encouraging and some pushing. Kids are still kids and don't have a long-term view of pushing past a difficult season in something they love. I guess I just need to give myself grace that I am listening to my own heart tell me when to push and when to not.<br /><br />Tiana - this definition is from the Urban Dictionary. I couldn't find it in a more traditional one and I did think this was a pretty funny and accurate definition! :-)WordGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06204055870484888440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4057235051586871190.post-31680794150461545662009-09-24T16:38:16.703-05:002009-09-24T16:38:16.703-05:00Is that the dictionary definition of "stage m...Is that the dictionary definition of "stage mom?" What dictionary do you read?? :) Seriously, I can't ever see you being the kind of mom who primps her daughter's hair and forces her to wear too much make-up and enter beauty contests. So I think letting Anna dance and try out for the nutcracker is a pretty safe thing for you. I hope she did great!Chris and Tianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11192257497875005383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4057235051586871190.post-38957706036000273872009-09-24T16:36:03.964-05:002009-09-24T16:36:03.964-05:00I wonder about that pushing thing with Olivia and ...I wonder about that pushing thing with Olivia and her piano. Until recently, we never had a single issue with practicing, but now we're trying to figure out what will work. I just don't want to push her to do anything, but at the same time, it's worthwhile to stick with something if you love it and just push through a difficult part.Variations On A Themehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05999890261136824148noreply@blogger.com