Kyle and I read a book a few years ago with some friends about how hard you have to fight to keep balance in the family - to teach and grow your kids, but not over-commit and over-schedule them to the point that there isn't family time left or time left just to be a kid and play with friends. It's not easy but we're trying. We've decided to let Owen do soccer again this spring (Saturday mornings only, no mid-week practice) and Rebecca is taking a once/week gymnastics class that Nana has graciously offered to be in charge of (so much fun for both of them)! We love the idea of adding enriching things without adding the crazy/chaos that usually accompanies "more." Anyways, we have talked for a while about wanting our kids to have at least some exposure to music early in live - its so good for so many reasons. (*Mom, did you hear me say that?!) We have a piano in our dining room, and unless my mom comes over to give us a concert (unlikely since her baby grand sounds a whole lot prettier) its not getting played...
So, we did a little research and found the most amazingly talented, calm, fun, piano teacher who comes to our house! Seriouly, I'm over the moon about this one. Okay, they kids have only had 1 lesson, but it went so well. She is a gifted teacher. The kids want to practice each day (which takes about 5 minutes for each of them at this point). We're all enjoying it.
Here is Rebecca with Miss Jacqueline.
Owen's turn
We'll keep you posted.
*Oh, twosies the groupings of 2 black keys and threesies are the groupings of 3 black keys. Don't you want her to teach you too?!
1 comment:
I kinda love that they are taking piano. Tell them that Aunt Mel will listen to them practice anytime if they want an audience. : )
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