Dancing with the Stars

You go, girl

I’m sticking with a dancing theme after last week’s Dancing with the Stars post.

I was walking with Sydney, 5, down the hall to the restrooms at the mall. There was a soulful R & B song playing on the speakers. I started groovin’. (Yes, that’s how I roll.)

Sydney started groovin’, too.

“Do you like this slow jam?” I asked her.

She nodded yes, and then started dancing in slow motion.

Best. Slow. Jam. Ever!

I enjoy watching ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” with Sydney, age 5. Call me girly, but my daughter and I bond over the sequins and frilly dresses.

On Monday’s show, several of the women were wearing skimpy costumes, including dancer Peta Murgatroyd. I decided to use the skimpy costume as a teaching moment.

“That dress is NOT for little girls or even teenagers,” I said. “Only big girls can wear a dress like that.”

“Oh,” Sydney replied thoughtfully.

Yay! I thought. She gets it.

“You mean young big girls,” Sydney clarified. “You’re too old.”

Hey!

Then I laughed, and she laughed.

I just hope she doesn’t wear a get-up like that to prom.

What have your kids said lately that put you in your place?

photo credit: ABC

Slow Jam