My Dancing Boy

*photo from Amelia Earhart Elementary website

Max is now taking ballroom dance in the afterschool program at school.

I must admit, at first

I wasn't keen on this idea.

Images of Strictly Ballroom kept flashing in my mind.

But, I have come to realize the benefits of ballroom dance.

(especially at his age.)

He enjoys it.

It gives him an opportuntity to interact with girls.

Ballroom dance teaches respect for girls.

It gives him a creative outlet.

He's gaining confidence.

He's actually pretty good at it!

Out of all my children, he is the most coordinated

and honestly,

he comes by this naturally.

My Grandpa Peterson was an excellent dancer.

Fred Astair reminded me of my grandpa.

(He kinda looked like him.)

Anyway,

for now

Max is enjoying it.

He won't be in any competitions any time soon though.

I don't want that for him at this point.

I'm not sure if he'll want to do this into high school or not.

I don't really know how far he will want to take this

but don't worry...

I put my foot down on any kind of spray tanning.

I'm serious.

I don't want my son to look like an oompa loompa!