Ashton decided to enroll for a second time in our local ballet class, and so far she is very excited about it.  Sometimes it is a challenge for her to participate in the exercises she is not comfortable with (and I am working on being OK with that), to put herself forward to do things in front of many watching eyes, and to try at things she doesn’t know how to do.  But with each class I have seen her become more brave, more open to trying it, and more proud when she succeeds.  I am grateful to be able to watch her learn, grow, and blossom, and also for all the good exercise moves she teaches us afterward!