Now, I don't want to toot my own horn and I certainly don't want to build up L too much only to have scrutinizing eyes analyze our every move at the wedding reception, but, damn, we can dance. Okay, so we weren't Fred and Ginger, but considering we had our first lesson last night it looks like we'll be able to hold our own on the dance floor.
Scheduling a dance lesson had been my responsibility and clearly I waited until almost the last possible minute. I initially wasn't too excited about taking lessons since I thought they fell under the "everyone else is doing it so why don't we" category, a way of thinking that I'm already against. Anyone who's read my post on bouquet and garter tosses will understand this philosophy.
But L insisted, talking up her sister and brother-in-law who, ten years after their pre-wedding dance lessons, still light up the dance floor with their moves at other people's weddings (note how I'm attempting to deflect attention away from me and L by touting other people's skills).
In one hour last night with our instructor Laurie, we learned some basic swing steps and a simple Foxtrot. I was surprised by how quickly we took to them both. We made a few mistakes, of course, but we both liked Laurie a lot and by the end of the class we felt excited and ready to schedule one more lesson with her before the wedding.
So, let me offer this public apology to L. You were right and I was wrong. We should have done this earlier. Admitting one's mistakes is a skill I'm learning that's as important to a marriage as good dance moves.
Posted by The Groom at August 5, 2004 09:03 AMWished we woulda done that! Looked a bit awkward swaying back and forth with the occasional turn!
Maybe it was our song choice? ("Thank You" by Led Zeppelin)
Posted by: E from Michigan at August 6, 2004 11:40 AM