Dancing dolls and derby dreams

Millie's dance recital was Tuesday night and wouldn't you know it? The pinewood derby was the same night. We split up; boys vs. girls. Millie was so adorable but her horrible, unorganized mother forgot the skirt for her tap number. I left it sitting on the bed after I pinned it (it was way too big) UGH! I went back stage to check on her and she was sobbing. But...the show must go on and she went out on stage with a big smile and mascara stained cheeks. Afterwords we went to Rocky Mtn. drive inn and had scones and she said " mom, I just love dancing sooooo much! Especially on stage!" She sure acts very differently on stage! not at all shy like she normally is! I hear the pinewood derby went great! Ian's car lost every race he raced and Matthais's was bit better than half the cars. They had over 50 races! Crazy. It's so nice that Ian is not at all competitive. He was just so happy to be at "hub scouts". They had a lot of fun and so did we. We'll have to do boy vs. girl nights more often!