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by Shawni

Our beloved piano teacher retired at the end of the last school year. Since then, I have taken on the role as “Mrs. Piano Teacher” in our house.  And although I would love to say I was ultra successful and all of my children are now virtuosos, we all realized after one semester that probably a real piano teacher may be able to take them a little further in their piano careers (ok, Dave and I decided that, the kids were pleased as punch with my lackadaisical teaching methods). I will say, in my defense, that my dear Claire started piano with me as her teacher and she currently knows a LOT of songs and even a duet with Grace.  I have to pat myself on the back at least for that little fact. 2013-01-14 untitled 67865 But it was time to hire someone new and he started last week.  He comes to our house and is definitely jazzing up our piano routine around here.  Elle and Max are waiting until after volleyball and tennis seasons to get more serious about piano, but Claire and Grace are in with the new teacher full-swing which we are all happy about. At Christmas time I was determined to hold our own family piano recital to showcase what the kids have been working on and memorizing for the last six months.  But Christmas and all the hoopla that came along with it passed and still there was no piano recital.  So last month I finally pulled it together.  Dave happened to be in China, but I had a sneaking suspicion that he wouldn’t be too heartbroken if we did it without him (he joined in on “facetime” on the phone). This was my favorite moment from the recital: Lucy also decided that she needed to do a little solo at the end (despite the fact that she had been home from school sick that day and you can tell from her raspy voice…): Christmas songs are still living strong around here as you can see. Anyway, the whole night made me happy I had that snippet of time to teach my children a few new things.  2013-01-14 untitled 678622013-01-14 untitled 67863 Love them.

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13 comments

Jojo February 6, 2013 - 2:33 pm

Good morning! Blogging at 6.30 am? Wow. Great post – fun pictures – beautiful family. As always. Have a great day!

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Beverly February 6, 2013 - 5:06 pm

I do wish Max thought more of his sisters!!!!! LOL There's nothing in the world better for a girl than a great big brother!

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Holly Decker February 6, 2013 - 7:01 pm

Love.

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jeana February 6, 2013 - 9:33 pm

Wonderful!!

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Jessie February 7, 2013 - 1:23 am

Hello, Shawni! I love your blog, by the way! This is my first time commenting because I have been hunting for a light blue/grey for my main living area for a long time, and I'm loving the paint in your piano room!!!! Can you tell me what brand and color it is by chance? Sorry to pry, but a girl's got to do what a girl's got to do to get the right paint! 🙂 Thanks!

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Julie February 7, 2013 - 3:12 am

Lovely post. How do you manage the recalcitrant piano practicer – or are your children always keen?

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Fay February 7, 2013 - 9:31 am

Oh Lucy singing is soo sweet…thanks for sharing!

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nicoleywoley February 7, 2013 - 1:26 pm

So wonderful.

BTW, those boots you're wearing are FANTASTIC. Where are they from?

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Kaymee February 7, 2013 - 7:01 pm

Hi Shawni! I was wondering what piano books you love to use for beginners like Claire. Thanks!
Kaymee

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Sally February 8, 2013 - 2:45 am

Yes. LOVE the boots. We all must know where they are from. 🙂

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Kayla February 8, 2013 - 4:12 am

Love how Lucy goes to Max for a hug! Precious.

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Susan R February 8, 2013 - 9:10 pm

Loved Lucy's solo. That was darling.

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Sierra February 10, 2013 - 7:03 am

Well, at least she tried to remember the lyrics… haha. This was awesome! Great videos. Thanks for sharing.
xoxo,
Sierra
Oh, Just Living the Dream

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