Lil' Ballerina Girl

This was the very first swimsuit of the season I bought for Grace, but she hasn't had a chance to wear it until today because I prefer her in the rashguards with the SPF 50 built in, especially in this Florida sun. But because we were headed to the pool as the sun was already starting to set, I figured it was safe to put her in this. I love it- my little ballerina!

I always wanted to be a ballerina girl, but don't even get me started on the heartbreaking story of how when I was young and lived in Korea, my mom signed me up for classes, only to have it be cancelled after I already had my leotard and tights. I ended up taking piano lessons instead. Just as well, I suppose, since to be honest, I lack the grace and flexibility that are necessary. But in my dreams and imagination, I was an extraordinarily talented dancer.

My little ballerina got lots of compliments at the pool, especially since she was somehow the only little girl there at the time. The pool was filled with rambunctious little boys today. Not to be outdone though, she did manage to put a dead bug in her mouth before I could stop her. As I saw it happening, I was hoping it was just a leaf that she loves to pick up and 'investigate', but as I swiped it out of her mouth, I was disgusted when it turned out to be a bug, thankfully dead. The chlorine in the pool water should have helped to sanitize it, right? And besides, in some parts of the world, bugs are a delicacy. My ballerina just has a worldly palate....