Gazelle Chicks

A night full of laughter and true enjoyment.

Isa’s daycare featured their annual Nutcracker performance last night at the Jesse Auditorium. And, it was all it was hyped up to be. The little preschoolers, all the way from infants to 5 years old entertained parents, grandparents, and friends with dancing that was sure to please the hardest of hearts.

Each year, I’m absolutely amazed that the men and women that care for our kids while we work, put so much effort into this event. All of the work that goes into producing the show, building the props, making the costumes, and teaching the kids the choreography is simply amazing. Kudos to the Academy for another great show.

I have to say, as a mother, that Isa was just fantastic. I couldn’t have been more proud of my little girl with her ear-to-ear grin and unwavering concentration as she performed the moves. She looked so adorable in her Arabian outfit, complete with veil and black pants, holding her satin scarf proudly above her head leaning side to side with her friends.

I hate to think that it’s her last performance, but that’s what happens with little girls that turn 5. They’re expected to go to school then. I hate to see my little girl growing out of that stage. Don’t get me wrong. I look forward to her school days, getting to drop her off and pick her up from school and packing her lunch. But, there’s just something about the innocence and genuine heart of a 4-year old girl. She is so precious and undoubtedly a gift from God. I tell her every chance I get that she’s my little angel, to which she replies, “no I’m not, I’m a little girl.”