Do We Have Everything?
*This meme was first published on my Facebook page on June 24, 2019. Packing for Nationals is a daunting task. Not only do you need to include all of the items you would typically need for a…
First Year Dance Moms – Sharing the Load
While it's tempting to "prove" yourself as a new dance mom, refusing help can hurt you (and your dancer). Take a look at these tips for sharing the load!
Living in Limbo
The Emotional Roller Coaster of Postponed/Canceled/Rescheduled Children’s Events Parenting is definitely not for the faint of heart, as anyone who has birthed or adopted a child can tell you. Of course, there are the expected trials and…
Dropping the Bomb
Dealing with the Disappointment of a Canceled Dance Season **See bottom of post for the update! My girls’ dance team did not do a single group competition this year (thanks, COVID-19). At the end of February, they…
Hair-Raising Experiences
When moms have to do their daughters' hair for a dance competition, the girls can get a little dramatic! This meme says it all.
I Feel So Used…
This meme was first published on my Facebook page on May 14, 2019. Competition season is a cruel mistress. She demands every ounce of your attention, effort, and money for most of the calendar year, and you…
Curbing Their Enthusiasm
How I’m Striking the Balance Between Optimism and Realism During the Pandemic “Guess what, Mom? We have dress rehearsal next week! I’m so excited!” (giddy shrieking noises and poorly-restrained screeches fill the car). This is how my…
Gotta Cover ALL the Bases
With COVID cases rising and falling like the tides, one never knows if upcoming dance events will go on as planned or canceled. Gather all of your lucky charms and pray to a higher power!
Priorities, People!
When my doctor told me I needed an important surgery done quickly, I had to explain how it would have to wait because it was dance competition season. Read the story that inspired this funny meme.
Diamond, Platinum, 5-Stars, Oh My!
Originally published on my Facebook page on March 3, 2019. When I coached Pop Warner and high school dance, things were so simple. The teams were grouped by ages (for Pop Warner, our 12-15 year-old team were…
