An Impromptu Performance

The benefits of having creative children are many. Tonight, we were treated to a taste of fine art. After dinner, an impromptu performance of Swan Lake was announced. The costume was designed in a flash by the prima ballerina, Emma. Here is an explanation:
When the scarf is held thusly, it symbolizes the character Odile (played by the same ballerina who dances the part of Odette):

Conversely, when the scarf is draped in this manner, it symbolizes the appearance of Odette, the Swan Queen:

Here is the pose indicating the Cygnet, perhaps not an original character, but the history of Swan Lake is rather murky (sorry - that was a lame pun), so we may never be sure. Note the tiny, yet-forming wings toward the back of the swan and the sleepy pose:



DAILY BLISS: The fact that Drew, much as I would have been at his age, was hiding in a corner with his nose in a book throughout the performance. OH - and coming home to a roast in the crock pot. It's almost as good as not having to make dinner.

<3 Christy