Concert Pianists

A generous family member (thanks Connie!)
gave us the piano their family was no longer using. This past September both boys began piano lessons with a woman they both enjoy learning from. They have done incredibly well, with fairly little struggle. Tonight they were part of a holiday recital. Elias played Jingle Bells and Ben played Jolly Old Saint Nicholas. Neither of them were thrilled about playing infront of a large group of people, we spent the week brainstorming how we might work things so that there wasn't as much anxiety around the night. We had planned that I would sit beside them on the piano bench while they played. (I really didn't want them to be turned off playing because of the performance). Well, we arrived, got our seats and they both decided they would do it on their own...and introduce themselves and their song! They both played perfectly. They both came home talking about how much they enjoyed it, planning recitals for at home. I must say my heart just burst watching them...and hearing how much they liked it. I am a big fan of stepping outside your box and trying on new hats. They just needed support in knowing they could do it their way. What a night.