As one who sometimes doesn't like to be in the spotlight of public attention, Alexia announced to us early this week that she had participated in the audition for her school's talent show.
We were speechless. Totally surprised.
Trying to think of a polite way to ask her what her talent was without offending her suddenly became the focus of the moment. If you don't ask it the right way you run the risk of turning this unexpected positive announcement into an emotionally scarring conversation.
We delicately waded those waters to find out she and her friend Makenna were going to exhibit their jumping rope skills for the whole school to see.
Since I wasn't aware that Alexia had an extra-special knack for jumping rope, or that she wanted to jump rope in front of the entire school, it came as a bit of a surprise to me.
Not wanting to be accused of being a swinging pendulum of doom, I will let you dedicated followers watch the scene unfold with your own eyes.
Alexia explained that in the original plan, she and Makenna were going to do a jump rope exhibition with just the two of them, using one rope. Unfortunately, the judges decided that in order to lengthen the duration of the entire talent show (and get the kids to the bus on time) they should consolidate the multiple Grade 3 Jump Rope exhibitors into just one talent show entry. There were more jump ropers to the right, but obviously I was focusing on Alexia and Makenna.
In other news, America's Funniest Videos may have to wait for my entry until next year's talent show.
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