Her hips don’t lie
My beautiful daughter performed yesterday in a small hula show with her halau. My heart swelled with pride to watch her dance…
I admire her greatly, she has that certain “something” that I can’t even describe (probably because I don’t have “it”). I cannot help but compare myself to her, remembering when I was her age and my best friend and I were the final two contestants in the school spelling bee. I purposely misspelled my last word, allowing my friend to win 1st place… I didn’t want the attention.
My daughter is all about the attention and is confident yet able to laugh at herself… We had a great time together, preparing for her show, and now watching and rewatching the video… the most memorable scene was when the music started and everyone in her group began dancing to a song she had never learned, but everyone else knew… she had no choice but to “fake it”, all the while having this look on her face like “whaaaaat?????”….
She can’t wait to do it all over again.
June 6th, 2006 at 6:32 am
I think we instill in our kids all the things we want them to be that we are not and good things prevail. I’ve always said if I was given direction like my daughters were given I would problably be as educated, successful and smart as they are. *L*
June 6th, 2006 at 7:35 pm
First of all…great to see you writing dear!
Daughters are special!
I remember taking my girls to Hula classes and watching them practice twice a week. It paid off. They are graceful still yet. Mouth like mine but graceful as women like me.heheheh
Your daughter is a born entertainer. Das da name of the game. If ya don’t know it ~ Fake it with a Smile!
Lynn
June 6th, 2006 at 9:11 pm
Hi Lika,
I sure hope so! Both of my children are more outgoing and confident than I have ever been - they’re pretty cool!
June 6th, 2006 at 9:12 pm
Hi Lynn,
Yes, daughters are very special. Sons, too - but of course you know that! My son is the more affectionate, calm one. My daughter and I butt heads more often. She faked it, but she didn’t smile, too funny!
December 22nd, 2006 at 9:26 am
Hey man, congratulations! It must have been a special moment for sure.
Fan of Don Lapre
larisa@larisajoyreilly.com