You will not see the ladies on Dance Moms painting and sanding in their dresses and heals. Look what we do early on Saturday morning in the Ville. Anyone need a giant Mad Hatter prop in August-I am sure it will bring a big price.

Our favorite dance teacher got a new prop trailer last year. I think she has reached her ambitious goal of filling it up. We have tons of props this year. For several months I have lugged this monster back and forth between my garage and the studio. Thank goodness it has taken up temporary residence at the studio. When it is in my SUV, I only have room for three people-the driver and two passengers. Not to mention this lovely weighs a lot. Who knew nine months ago I would be the proud owner of a giant blue suede shoe. What will we do with this treasure once we begin a new year of dance? I am considering asking to put it on display at the art gallery. Maybe it would be a great bench, but most of all a conversation piece.

Dance season is in full swing. Unlike Dance Moms, we are not allowed to watch or step foot in the practice room. After watching Dance Moms, I completely understand why parents are not allowed. Too much work and practice have gone into parents getting out of sorts at such a crucial time in the season. We are just a little more than twenty days until show time. My time is best spent working on sewing and stoning costumes.

It is officially dance season. We have spent more hours at dance in the past few weeks than we have been at home. My hubby and son are in a play in March plus my son begins baseball season next month. We have lost our minds. I will be blogging from the studio, baseball field or theater for the next few months.