Piano

Tonight was Steve's mom piano recital. Ever since I have known Steve, his mom has put on a beautiful piano recital. As a mom, I have fallen very short of piano lessons. I took lessons for 9 years as a child. I learned the discipline of practice but I am by no means a pianist. I can play a mean theme song of Cheers, and some hymns. But I would get so angry practicing, I would beat on the keys and get stress in my neck and shoulders. I did not like it. So after Leah took lessons for a few years and started to display the same stresses I let her quit. I couldn't bear to watch her struggle and not like it. And likewise with the other kids. Ashley did play today and I hope to make her experience better. But tonight I learned another lesson. Steve's grandma always helped his mom with the recital. Grandma passed away in September. I told my girls this week, we need to step it up and help. The recital was beautiful, the kids played amazing and I loved listening to them. Steve's mom has an amazing talent that she shares with these children. But when someone who has always been there isn't there to help it hurts. No matter what age you lose your mom, there is always an empty space. Steve's grandma was an amazing woman, who worked and gave to others. Steve's mom is passing that on. Thanks mom for sharing your talents and teaching others children.

I felt like a traitor posting a yellow tractor, so here's the green one :) The girls "patiently" waiting for their ride.