Note from Miss Amy

Maeve is shy and has learned that she can shine on her own without her twin brother. We chose to put them in classes solo and let them enjoy their friends without the comfort of each other. Maeve chose Ballet and Liam chose Karate. Maeve loved Ballet and continued all year and Liam stopped Karate after a few months.

Below is a note from Maeve's Ballet Teacher, Miss Amy. I wanted to share this on my blog so Maeve can read it when she gets older.

Danielle,
Thank you so much for the pics. I love the backstage and stage pics, those are precious moments that you caught and I'm so glad that you did. I smiled so much tonight when I got home and found these photos. Thanks again for the framed picture, that is truly my favorite gift and it will go on my piano in my living room and remain there for years. A lot is said and done in those back to back dance classes with so many little ones and what I remember the most about Maeve is the first time she talk to me. I don't remember exactly what she said, it was probably something as simple as "yeah" or "Miss Amy" but I remember how I felt when she did, I lit up like a fire fly....Oh the Joy!
Have a great Summer and you never know when we will cross paths again. Feel free to keep in touch and tell Maeve and Liam Miss Amy sent an Email.
Love you guys,
Miss Amy

Ballet

Maeve had her first Ballet Recital (3.5 years old) which melted our hearts. She danced to Connie Talbot's version of "Favorite Things" and her costume was gorgeous. She looked beautiful with her hair and make-up and was beyond happy and a brave little girl.

We arrived late to Rehearsal and she tensed the stress and realized she wasn't in her normal ballet classroom with Miss Amy and her ballerina friends. When it was time to go up on the big stage and rehearse she flat-out refused. She was so upset and even with some hugs and guidance from Miss Amy she chose to watch her ballerinas friends instead of join them. Oh no, did this mean she wasn't going to dance at the recital, a few hours later?

After rehearsal, we relaxed together, watched the other acts and acquainted ourselves with the stage to try and make her feel at ease. I called Karl and asked him to arrive early as she needed a hug from Liam. Liam brought her into class every week and kissed her goodbye and she it seemed she needed her twin for her confidence. Liam arrived with orange gerber daisies and Maeve was so happy to see him and so happy for the flowers. This boost of confidence was what she needed to go onto stage and dance.

She was a beautiful ballerina who made her parents, brother and grandparents proud. They really do grow up so fast.

Cousins

We went to CT for the weekend for Ryan's First Communion. M&L are old enough to be able to play with their older cousins with minimal parental involvement. It was so joyous to watch them all play together and see the love they have for each other. I will cherish these years and so happy they make my parents smile.

Mother's Day

This year Mother's Day was about Karl and I was OK with that given how selfless he is. He has been training to compete in triathlons and the first one was a "mini sprint tri" held in Sudbury. Karl swam 400 yards, biked 7 miles and ran 2.3 miles and he accomplished this in 1 hour 30 seconds. We cheered him on with Lois & Jerry and kids loved watching their Dad race. Liam said when he grows up he wants to race with Dad and Maeve chimed in with "me too, me too".
We spent the rest of the day at Drumlin Farm and then home for a dinner prepped by Karl.

I am the lucky one!

Spring has Sprung

Spring time is my new favorite time of year. We are able to get outside w/sunnier, warmer days and not have to wear our coats and boots. Its also the start of sports with the kids. We signed Liam up to play T Ball with Emmett. He needs something of "his own" while Maeve has had her Ballet all year. We attempted Karate and it was a no-go after a few weeks. Lets hope T Ball is fun activity for Liam. He loves his glove, ball, new hat and tshirt and wants to hit the ball out of the park while Maeve sits on the bench and watches him.

While Liam went off to T Ball Opening Day Parade with Karl. I took Maeve to get a mani/pedi for all her good listening she has been doing this past week. We had a rough week with Liam, who in turn was getting most of the attention. Maeve was a super-star and when she had to leave the park due to her brother's bold behavior, she managed it all with grace. After the nail salon, I took her to the Mall and she had so much fun holding all the hands of the mannequins at Gap--as if they were her friends!

Enjoy!