Never Too Old, Tired or Mommy to Dance

My name is Awilda Lopez-Yolich and I am a mom who loves to dance. I am 39 years old, married with three loving children. My family and I live in Chicago. I have a daughter, 6 years old, and two sons -- 4 years old and an 8-week-old baby.

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Let me begin by saying that I absolutely love the show "Dancing With the Stars." I always grab my husband and my children and try to dance just like the dancers on the show. I have always liked to dance but my husband does not! I suggested we take a dancing class before we got married 9 years ago so we could be ready to dance at our wedding. Well, we pulled it off. We danced together beautifully that evening just like the instructor taught us. It was the last time we danced together. I long to dance again!

I would absolutely love to be part of this exciting event. Normally I would have not seen the announcement for this competition on television early in the morning due to the fact that I work. I have been a kindergarten teacher for 10 years in a Chicago public school. I love my students and their families.

Currently I am on maternity leave. This is why I have had the opportunity to watch "Good Morning Americ" every morning. I love Diane, Chris and Robin. They make me smile in the mornings.

When I saw the calling for all moms, I jumped up and screamed, "I can do it! I love to dance and I am a mom." I feel very confident and willing to accept the challenge. Let me show "GMA," my husband and the world that you are never too old, too tired or too mommy... to DANCE!