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Thing 1 just had her fourth birthday and was in her first dance recital! She is getting to be very grown up! This morning, she put on a pair of Alpha Female's three inch high heels and said, with excitement, "They almost fit me!" Then she walked over to Alpha Female, stood beside her, and from Alpha Female's hip height said, "I'm almost as tall as you. I'm almost grown up!" Alpha Female didn't burst her bubble. And while Thing 1 does have about two more feet to grow before she's as tall as Alpha Female, it is fun watching her enjoy being a big girl. Heck, she's a lot bigger than I'll ever be.

Before Thing 1's recital, the Alphas were afraid that she might get out on stage and forget how to dance. But they had no need to worry! She loved the spotlight and wanted to go back out on stage when it was over. I think she may get that from me. I was born to win Westminster, but I digress....

It is a little ridiculous how proud the Alphas are of her debut dance performance. To hear them tell it she is ready to win So You Think You Can Dance, but really all she did was not freak out when the lights came up. I think maybe they should raise their expectations a little. Alpha Male did record the performance, but only the last minute or so because he was so proud he forgot to press the record button! So without further ado, you may watch the debut performance for yourself.

Dance Recital 2010 from gauss dogg on Vimeo.