When Mio and I were back in Virginia last month, my mother gave us a dress that her friend from Japan had sent for Mio. It’s very over-the-top and super girly (yes, even to me!), and we honestly never have an occasion for Mio to wear it because it’s just so big and fancy. There’s so much tulle on the skirt that it seems like it would get uncomfortable right away, especially for a baby. Still, it’s a beautiful dress and I’d hate for it to go unworn, so we decided to put Mio in it the other day before she gets too big for it.

Here is our little ballerina Mio!

in her ridiculous dress
She seemed to be happy in it at first...

cute ribbon back
The back is very cute with the ribbon!

cheesing for the camera
Cheesing for the camera.

all dressed up
Monsieur Degas, I'm ready for my portrait.

"Mommy, I'm drowning in this stupid dress!"
"Mommy, I'm drowning in this stupid dress!"

about to cry.
The dress really is kind of ridiculous.

"I've had enough!!!"
"Enough already! Get me out of this!!!"

Oh well, it will be a while before Mio will be interested in ballerina dresses! I can’t wait until she starts doing her own sweet little pirouettes across the room…. 🙂