This past weekend, my girls had their first dance competition of the season. I spent nearly twenty two hours in a dark theater watching performance after performance. This is Wren’s fourth competitive dance season and I know what goes into each of those performances.
Dance competitions are a crazy thing. I spent a lot of time wondering what we were actually doing there. So many hours and for what?!? But then my girl would dance, and the way she lit up on stage, I knew she was having the time of her life.
Throughout the weekend, a few other moms from our studio starting stopping me to tell me something kind Wren had done. “She just gave Reese a big pep talk.” Or “she really helped Elyse out.” And, “she just talked to ME and you’re raising a good human.”
Most of Wren’s dances happened Sunday and the awards sections were postponed due to a blizzard hurling towards our state. However, we left the theater Sunday afternoon with all the rewards necessary. Most days I tell my kids, usually in exasperation, “I’m just doing my best!” Most days, I believe I’m raising good kids but there are definitely days I question whether my best is good enough. I’m grateful for those other moms who stopped to share their stories of positive moments with Wren.
Where There Is Joy 
I can tell from afar that you’re raising good humans, Jess. But to have someone who witnesses it and makes a point of telling you that? Well, that’s a wonderful present.
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Your story sums up your blog title perfectly! What a great honor to Wren…and you, too!
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Way to go Wren and her “doing the best she can” mom! It’s so nice to see Wren growing up to be a good human right before our eyes. I have hope! Thanks for the uplifting post, Julia!
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Yikes – Jessica! Sorry! Reading and writing too fast!
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It’s so nice to hear kind words about your kids from other moms.
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feedback matters…especially to mom to mom. you are raising good people because you and Arnauld are two good people♥️
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Your daughters are just as amazing as you ❤️
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All those hours of practice, performance and the support that goes into making those happen, shine through in this glimpse you offer. Sometimes it’s the outside observers who help us see our efforts in a warmer, friendlier light.
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Oh, Jess! This is such a lovely slice! She sounds like such a great kid. Your words make me embrace parenting with more grace. Thank you for sharing!
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Being a mother…..a legacy that offers eternal blessings! I am happy for all who gather around and are nurtured by your care and love. “Good Human” is the perfect title, thank you.
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