Her First Holiday Party

Frances went to her first "big girl-by herself" holiday party at her ballet studio. The party was today (Sunday) and ages 3 to 12 were invited. The older girls were going to perform for the little girls and then they would have their party. She was told to wear a fancy party dress. Since our closet is 99% lace and smocked dresses, I thought I would buy her something a little more "big girl" (which absolutely broke my heart). Frances looked SO sweet and BIG in her new "party dress." She pranced around the room all morning telling everyone how fancy she was. When i dropped her off, she gave me a huge hug and said, "Bye, mommy. It is time for my party now." She has never been the one to cry when we leave her. She is SO independent and loves being a big girl.

look at her sitting on the front row in her sweet little bow.