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Three Times I Love to Dance

- When I am playing Just Dance.  Yes its absurd, and I look like an idiot because the part of your brain that allows your arms to move opposite your legs is not fully developed in me, and I am pretty sure it never will be.  So I flail a bit.  Luckily it mostly tracks you right arm, so I can still get decent scores.


- When the music is cranked up and the kids and I are all dancing around like crazy.  I did this a lot more when the girls I baby-sat were little than I do now.  My foster daughters are to old (6,9,10) to be super amused by it, and didn't grow up doing it so they would probably laugh with me.  My son isn't big on doing what you want him to do, when you want him to do it, even if it is fun like dancing around like a maniac, so I think I would be dancing by myself.  I might try it again and see what he does, but I don't count on it being fun like it was with the girls.

- When a slow song comes on while my son and I are listening to music and I stop what I am doing and pick him up and snuggle him while we dance.  Little Guy is two, so he isn't as cuddly as he used to be.  Most of the time the only way he is cuddly for very long is after he has gotten in trouble.  But most of the time, if we are listening to music and I stop to dance with him, he is happy to snuggle the whole song.  

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  1. CarlyNovember 6, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Visiting from Five Minute Friday- I like your post. Love the idea of you dancing with your son to the slow songs.

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  2. Andee FlynnNovember 6, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    I love this! My little guy is two years old too. And nothing beats those little snuggles. How precious that he'll snuggle for the whole slow song. What a moment to cherish!

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  3. TammysincerityNovember 6, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    Rachel,
    I'm so so glad you stopped by (and gave me your link) so I could return the favor. Your post is a joy to read! We are often too serious and don't let ourselves be silly and "just dance". By the way...that was my favorite line. "It mostly tracks your right arm". I'm giggling and laughing just thinking about "Father Abraham...right arm, left arm..." And then I'm thinking about the real Abraham trying to play "Just Dance" in his robes, and then I'm thinking about even Abraham Lincoln trying to play "Just Dance" and I'm laughing even harder. I mean them no disrespect, but you really brought joy to my day!
    I hope you continue to dance. All the time, and unashamed. May your heart be light and filled with Joy!
    Love,
    Tammy
    (#13)
    (tammysincerity)

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    1. Wife, Then MamaNovember 6, 2015 at 3:58 PM

      Now I am picturing the Abrahams playing Just Dance. And it is epically hilarious :)

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  4. Sandra JNovember 6, 2015 at 2:39 PM

    I love your description, I see it - flailing and maniac - and I love the beauty of the moment...a gift to your children seeing their mama-dance! Blessings! Visiting from Missional Women.

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