At the Ballet

Marina saw commercials on TV for a ballet production of "Beauty and the Beast." As soon as she saw it, she wanted to go. So we went to today's matinee.

I think Marina was expecting a live version of Disney's film. (She even wore a sun dress with Belle on the skirt.) While some elements of the story were definitely borrowed from there, it was more like the Grimm Brother's version. At least the main character was Belle. That made it easier. What also helped were the subtitles that we could turn on in front so I could narrate the action.

Overall, I think Marina liked the performance, although she did seem a bit bored in the middle. (She was holding her program up to the light so she could look through it.) She did say she'd like to come again. And since she has been studying ballet for nearly three years, I think it was good for her to see professional dancers.

First Princess Sleepover

Marina has been asking for everyone from her school friends to her piano teacher to come over for "A playdate and a sleepover." So we finally did that with her friend Lily. As soon as Lily showed up, the playing and, more importantly, the dressing up began. Here's what I was treated to: