I, I, I, I Work Out

     I absolutely never thought I would get to the point to where my daughter found my dancing embarrassing.  I am a young mother and I've prided myself in keeping up with the latest dance moves and such.  I have done this because Haven, the girls, and I hold "Dance Party USA" frequently in our living room.  "Dance Party USA" is a virtual dance move free-for-all, and if you ever have the opportunity to join us, you should.  It's a lot of fun.

     Last night, we had a small, impromptu DP, and all was going well until LMFAO entered the picture.  I hate those boys.

     I hate them because in my daughter's eyes, they have turned me into something creepy and disturbing.  Mind you, I do not generally try to embarrass myself in front of her by doing the dance moves that came straight out of my generation.  I do not do the running man or the rump-shaker even though I am an expert at both.  I do not engage in the tootsie roll or the Macarena because those dances are stupid, and didn't like them when they were popular.  I stay current.

     Last night, my daughters eyes and facial expressions told a different story.  It was a super sad moment for me.  I remember the way my Dad used to dance.  He really had the "I won't keep rhythm" finger shake down.  My Mom used to do this incredibly uncomfortable head bop thing that used to make me cringe.  THEY were embarrassing, but I thought that was because they were so much older than me and no where near my generation.  I am only 19 years older than Haven, and feel I should still be able to keep up.

     I have considered several scenarios in regards to this mishap.  Perhaps I was having an off night.  Perhaps these LMFAO boys created the most ridiculous dance on the planet, and no normal person would look good dancing to their music. Perhaps, I have indeed become my parents.  I don't know, but I am going to go with the second scenario.

     In any case, I am sure the next time we have "Dance Party USA" I will become a wallflower and wait for her to ask me to dance.