Keep on Dancing
I am a little behind writing this post. It was migraine central over here this week and I wasn’t able to get much done; plus staring at a computer screen typing wasn’t going to help either. Migraines definitely are connected to my back issue and for the most part, I can handle it. However, this week was a doozy. It literally felt like my head was going to pop off and explode at any moment. Of course this is extremely horrible timing since I need to be in the studio working and I have a gigantic list of things needing to be done for the upcoming show, as well as the massive amount of planning we still need to do for this surgery in July. God help me.
Today after class, I had a meeting with parents and the nine students I have going on pointe this summer. Most of these girls I have had since they were 3 or 4 and it’s so exciting to see this same group that have been together over the years starting their pointe work together including my oldest daughter, Laura. When planning my surgery date, I tried to plan around my summer session. I had every intention of being in class to help them learn how to tie their shoes, break them in and tell them the infamous story of how my toes bled so badly in class it turned my shoe red. Originally my surgery date was scheduled for July 26th and after two more switches due to the Doctor’s schedule, I have my permanent date of July 5th. This gives me one week of summer classes to see them on pointe until I return. That’s tough to swallow.
I feel like I am letting them down. Most of them knew I had back problems but I have never lead on to how horrible and serious they were. I just keep trucking along teaching as many classes as I can, dancing as much as I can, and pretending that the tour jete I just did doesn’t make me want to curl up in a ball and cry. My body is falling apart and having no control over the pain, my surgery date, post op etc., makes my Type A self want to go crazy.
After dinner tonight, I put on some music to dance to. Yes, I am that person. When I am not dancing at work, I am dancing at home. I asked my 3 year old, Will, to get up and dance with me. In his little voice he said, “But Mom, I don’t know how to dance”. I explained to him that dancing is just moving your body and soul to music and anyone can do it while I demonstrated a simple knee bounce and finally got him up jumping around. It opened my eyes to see that maybe my ballet dancing will be limited, but I will ALWAYS be able to move my body and feel the music. In that moment, my 3 year old helped me realize something so incredibly important. From the words of Gwen Stefani, I’ll just keep on dancing.
Short post today, but if you have time, go check out my health and Food section! I posted my first recipe for a quick and easy sauce that kids love!
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•store bought frozen roll dough (thaw and let rise for 3 hours)
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. On a piece to parchment paper and a cookie sheet, set your brie in the middle. Place the roll dough balls around your brie. Slather the rolls and Brie in the melted butter (mixed with the minced garlic). Sprinkle seasoning on top and bake for approx. 20 min. Add rose mark and cranberries as garnish once out to the oven. This is such a crowd pleaser and quick to make. We’ve also used fresh dough made by my hubby (he’s the bread baker 🤣) and that works amazing too! Let me know how you like it! Enjoy! #recipereel #holidayrecipes
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•egg for egg wash
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Preheat oven to 375. These will bake for approximately 20-25 minutes. Cut #puffpastry into 10 equal squares, scoop a teaspoon of pumpkin butter on the puff pastry and add a mini brie on top. Close up the dough and use cooking twine to secure it. I tie it around 3-4 times. Brush egg wash over them and bake them for 20-25 min. Use cinnamon sticks for a stem! I have also used cream cheese and goat cheese instead of the Brie! Enjoy! #holidayappetizers #recipereel
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•3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
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In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together. Using your hands, firmly roll balls together. Then, put them in the refrigerator for 30 min to set. I’m telling you these are AMAZING. Try them and let me know! #recipereels #easyrecipes
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SWIPE LEFT FOR A LAUGH I thought this deserved a permanent spot on my feed as proof I got @theeneil to do a couples massage while in #Maui complete with an outdoor soaking tub, shower and outdoor Hale for our massage. We went straight from Hawaii to Disneyland and when we got home from our 2 days at Disney and felt like we were 80, Neil asked if we could go get another couples massage. 🤣
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We flew home last night, spent the night in our own bed and now we are currently driving to Disney with the kids. I’m going to need another vacation after this vacation. 🙈 Really loved our time in #Maui Already planning our next trip… 🤣
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mapoudret| 16th May 16
Yes April, you will keep on dancing! My heart leaps into prayer for my Lord to give you assurance in each and every challenge that awaits you. One day at a time I pray that fear will not cripple you anymore but you can rest assured in the goodness of your Maker. In this world that is so sickly bent on perfection, and the ballet world if not taught with a good heart can be the cradle of vanity. But your story April is the one of a diamond which shines so true because of not hiding its imperfection.
jewelli | 16th May 16
Keep on Dancing my friend!!
Brenda | 1st Jun 16
I’m a dancer too. But you know that already since you’ve been my dance partner💃💃💃. Hang in there April. You’re doing great. Hugs and prayers. Just catching up on your blogs since I was on vacation.