I can't believe today is over. It has been busy from the moment I woke up this morning. Hugh had his tennis club day this morning, so while he was there, I had to get Meredith ready for a full dress rehearsal, which went off really well.

My sister-in-law babysat Theodore tonight and we 4 went off to the Reportory Theatre where the ballet was performing. Meredith was very calm about the whole thing and not nervous at all, although she later told me that her "brains made her tummy flutter".

It was such a lovely performance, and of course the little ones stole the show. We felt very proud of her on her first big night. Hugh seemed to enjoy it too, though he has told us he definitely does not want to be a boy ballerina! (I think his Dad is relieved)! He was sweet after the show - telling Meredith he was very proud of her. That made her smile.

I am having a lovely hot cup of tea as I write this, and I'm ready for bed. A quiet day tomorrow, I think.

The finale on the stage at the Reportory Theatre (Christchurch). Meredith is third from left in the front in the gold costume.

A close up of Meredith on stage.