My Little Flamenca

Recently my in-laws went on a trip to Andalusia and, of course, couldn't leave without picking up a red and white polka dotted flamenco dress for Arabella. When she'll wear it, I have no idea. She looks like a huge cupcake in it, but I have to admit, it's adorable, not to mention traditional.

Anyway, a few days ago, Paquita came over hardly able to contain herself. She had found the matching shoes!!! At first they kind of freaked me out. They look like ruby slippers, only they don't sparkle, and are two sizes two big for her, but they do have heels!! Granted, they are only slight heels, and they're fairly thick - ideal for dancing flamenco - but for a 17 month-old, I don't know, doesn't it just seem weird to put her in heels? What I didn't realize then was that these are magic heels. The second Bella put them on, her feet took off, and she didn't stop stamping around and dancing until we took them off (or more accurately - until we nearly had to pin her down and struggle with her until we could rip them off).

I took this video after watching her for nearly five minutes... Notice how she's still going strong? Needless to say, bedtime was not easy immediately following this performance. Sleep tight tiny dancer.