Megan gets Pointe Shoes and other achievements

My dancer had been anticipating the day for many years now and it has finally arrived. She graduated to her first pair of pointe shoes. Pointe shoes have to be earned, time and energy need to be put into the sport of dance in order to rise to that level. Megan did it! She and I drove with Magaly and Sophia to the dance supply store with her ballet class. Each girl took a turn in the fitting chair and the store consultant went through the process of checking feet and pulling different brands of pointe shoes to find the right fit for that particular dancer's feet. This was Megan's first fitting and she has narrow heals with wide toe span and crossed toes. She had a little bit of everything going on and so the consultant pulled out brand after brand and then size after size until she found the right pair. Megan loved the process and beamed when the consultant was surprised that Megan could roll up in every pair without much trouble. They commented on how strong she was and Megan took pride in the observation. Right before Megan's next class I sewed the ribbons on and the ankle elastic, she was nervous to wear them and admitted that it was really difficult. I reminded her that she is capable of doing difficult things.

Megan also got her first middle school report card and got straight A's. It was an honor to get to attend the Straight A Breakfast that the school puts on, with her. Megan said the 6th grade is complicated and although the work is hard it isn't too hard. She was moved up to the GT section of World Cultures were she will be challenged a little more. The academics seem under control but the social side of sixth grade is still a point of unknown. Her social groups are shifting and she is feeling out where she feels most comfortable. I pray that she will surround herself with true friends who will appreciate her gifts and encourage her to be her best.

Also new for Megan is Vision Therapy. She has convergence insufficiency, meaning her eyes are not working together. This causes double vision. Her doctor was surprised at how successful she is in school and made sure we knew how hard she is working on something we take for granted.  With all that she has accomplished so far, I am excited to she what she does when she can put that brain power toward other things. She will be in twice a week therapy for about 6-8 months.