To my dance mom,

You may or may not have known what you were getting yourself into when you signed me up for my very first dance class. Your little girl in her first leo and brand new pink ballet tights and shoes turned into the girl with 500 pairs of tights, leo's, shoes, and costumes. But without you, I wouldn't have found our passion for dance. So for that I owe you a thank you... There aren't enough words to express how thankful I am for everything you did for me, nor is there enough time to do so... But here's a start --

Thank you for taking that first step and introducing me to the dance world.

Thank you for not giving up on me when I may not have been the prima ballerina you wanted at the age of 3.

Thank you for sticking with me through the long days of rehearsals and shows.

Thank you for teaching me how to work hard.

Thank you for driving me to the studio every single day until I turned 16.

Thank you for not looking at me crazy when I wanted to take another class or go to another convention or camp.

Thank you for dealing with the looks at the grocery stores when I would turn and leap down the aisles.

Thank you for letting me compete.

Thank you for introducing me to my home away from home.

Thank you for all of the money that you put into my dance career.

Thank you for all of the dance weekends that we spent together.

Thank you for dealing with my constant tapping anywhere that there was a floor where I could hear my sounds.

Thank you for telling me that I did well even if I disagreed.

Thank you for dealing with my numerous injuries.

Thank you for letting me skip school on competition days.

Thank you for never giving up on me.

Thank you for putting up with my attitude...

Thank you for giving me a passion that I'll always have.

Thank you for giving me so many memories that I'll forever cherish.

Thank you for being the best dance mom ever. If it wasn't for you we wouldn't have this amazing passion. If it wasn't for you we wouldn't be who we are. If it wasn't for you we wouldn't be the dancers, and people we are today. I could never thank you enough for everything you did for me both with dance and in life. You're my best friend and I love you so much.

Love,

Your little ballerina

Thank you Mom, I love you so much. Happy mother's day 2016!

xoxo, Nicole