Last night you were rocked to sleep as I danced to disco and club favorites. You already do your own thing--you started dancing only after I stopped to rest. Your dad danced all night long with extra soul included since I was taking it easy.
I missed not getting to unleash the dance beast. I worried I was jarring you around too much. My back started feeling older than its 28 years. Sometimes I wonder if my body will ever work the way I was used to it working up until I started making you. (I wonder that much less than I wonder about you though.) Even if this body can't walk as far and move as effortlessly, I'm happy it seems to be a suitable temporary dwelling for the beginning of you. If I lament not being able to clean the entire house without feeling repercussions later in the day, I rejoice that my body knows what to do for you without me even giving it any orders.
By the way, one of your grandmas said your mom and dad "are the weirdest dancers" she's ever seen last night. I think we work pretty well off each other on the regular dance floor as well as on the dance floor of life. I don't think it's weird. I think it's fun. I hope you'll dig coming up with sweet moves with us too.
Speaking of moves, I've identified four of the moves in your repertoire so far:
1. The classic punch/ kick
2. "The Bulldoze": where you slide a bigger part of yourself--maybe your bottom or your head--across my belly
3. "The Whoa": where no one can tell what you just did but it's big and impressive
4. "Rhythmiccups": where your hiccups come at perfect intervals for a few minutes at a time
You're the most interesting person I've come into contact with. People always want to talk about you to me. They can't wait to meet you either.
Love,
Mom
Oh how I love him and I love YOU. I hope our children can grow up together having dance parties and such...weird IS good.
ReplyDeleteI think you two are super fun dancers because you know how to be yourselves. It is rare to be able to know someone better because of the way they dance! Thank you for helping me have the time of my life! Also it is interesting that you are able to identify Levi's moves, you make me want to do it again, I have been dreaming I am pregnant, we are connected in a way! Grammy
ReplyDeleteYou have style, Kristin Emmert. Tons of style and grace. This is evident in your dance moves, your deft use of language, and your uncanny ability to touch the innermost part of your navel. Rock Steady Mama Hawk.
ReplyDelete