Paige had a cheer-leading performance tonight at Linn high school. She attended a cheer-leading clinic last week that taught her some fun basics of cheer-leading (stunts, chants, tumbling) and a dance to Taylor Swift's, Shake it Off. Tonight, the girls that attended the clinic got to show off that dance during a half time performance at the JV boys game.
Paige did a great job dancing and put on a great performance with a smile. She always amazes me how she can get up in front of huge groups and not feel at all nervous or apprehensive about performing (especially the time she was in The Nutcraker at Miller Performing Arts) and just soaks up the moment.
Her excitement about tonight was just so adorable, and I wanted to write it down, so I don't have to rely on my memory to hold on to it. (I find that is so hard to do since I've become a mom, and it makes me so sad to forget such wonderful moments of my life or my children's.) Anyway, as I was helping Paige get ready to leave-putting her hair up in the 'cheer-leader ponytail'- this conversation occurred...in the most genuine tone.
"Mommy, I really have gotten to be a super star so many times." Paige said.
"Yes, you have, Paigey!"
"This cheer-clinic performance, The Nutcracker, all of my dance recitals," Paige said, "I really have gone a long way!"
"Yes, you have, and you'll get to do so much more." I said.
"I really do want to be a super star when I grow up, Mommy, but I may have to pick another job besides being a vet. I just don't know if I'll have time to do that job AND be a superstar," Paige said, "Well, maybe I can do it if I don't have too many appointments. Then, I'll be able to write songs at work, too."
These were such innocent and genuine thoughts from my six-year old. Listening to her dream out loud was such a blessing and a gift. She was speaking so freely, and I was so glad she shared her thoughts. Especially because she is so much more reserved these days and worries about embarrassment (since kindergarten).
A mom of a student once told me that every stage of your child's life is a favorite, and she was so right. It is bittersweet how fast the time with children goes, but it seems that life just keeps getting better. I sure love being a mom. :)
