in Lovey's bag

Can you guess what's in that bag Lovey is carrying?

Brand new, little girl, ballet slippers.

Recognizing the special beginning taking place, I quickly made the bag the night before her first ballet class.  She has attended for several weeks now, and it is amazing to watch her (from outside the dance room) grow in confidence and comfort.

At home she's been teaching her older brothers plie and arabesque.

And she's been teaching me the bittersweet of watching your little girl becoming a not-as-little girl.