TheatriKids

I grew up in Drama Club and in a theatrical family so I guess I shouldn't have been surprised when my daughter was begging to be in a musical. She announced one day that it has been her "Lifelong dream to be on the stage." Also she wanted to be in Hairspray. Of course my response was "then someday you will be dear." and left it at that until I found out about the TheatriKids I Love Musicals camp. Not only did it fulfill her dream, they were willing to take my 5 year old Diva!

Every morning she stood at the door ready to go 30 minutes early script in hand with such joy in her eyes. Every afternoon she bubbled over with stories of the games they played and the funny things that happened in rehearsal. I loved hearing about how the kids worked together an that it was a true team effort. They all participated in the casting and the costume selection.

The final show was very impressive and it was obvious how much work they did and how much the kids respected each other. This is a testament to the instructor Erin who set clear expectations of the kids while keeping a fun creative environment. I of course loved watching my baby perform but what I loved most was seeing her work so hard at something she loved.

Even my older daughter who is very nervous about going on stage and tends to be shy asked if she could take a TheatriKids camp next year because it looked really fun.

Back to School Fashion Show

I am one of those people who buys most of the families clothing at the end of the season clearance sales guessing that my kids will be one size up the next year. I'd much rather spend $2-$3 on a pair of shorts that will end up with a popsicle stain in them the first day than $10-$15. I'm lucky enough to have two girls so if a clothing item never fits one child there is a good chance it will fit the other. The hardest part is getting the kids to try on a bunch of clothes all at once rather than each time we buy them. Plus they still have to try on last years school clothes.

I tried letting them watch TV while they tried them on, I attempted to make it a race, I even asked them to try on only one a day but nothing worked until I instituted the "Fall Fashion Show" last year. Now my kids are begging to try on clothes and put together outfits for the show. It doesn't take much. We slide the couch back a bit to make a runway, put on some music, and cheer as each outfit comes down the catwalk. Its fun, it helps the girls develop their own sense of style, it makes getting ready in the morning much easier, and it is another way to get excited about the new school year!