Sad but Happy!

So, most of you know that Hannah has been taking piano lessons for the last little while. It has been such a hassel getting her to practice and I began feeling like this may not be a battle that I want to take on. So, I let her know how I felt about her playing the piano and let her make the choice if she was going to continue on. I told her that if she chose to continue on that she had to dedicate herself and that I didn't want to have to fight with her about practicing. Just as I thought, she chose to stop playing the piano because she really wants to take dance lessons (at this piont in our home, we only want one extra-curricular activity at a time). I was very sad about her choice but it has relieved a lot of stress from my morning routine. Mornings are much nicer now!

Now for the happy part...Hannah's piano teacher allowed me to take Hannah's spot as her student. I was sooooooooo excited!!! But I have to admit, it's pretty tough especially that whole timing thing!! Yikes!! Plus, I had kind-of taught myself how to somewhat play (like the easy hymns, nothing major by any means) and now having to learn the correct way is quite the challenge. I keep reading the music the way I had taught myself to read it, instead of learning where each of the notes are. It becomes somewhat discouraging because I want to be really good, really fast BUT I'm beginning to see that it's going to take some time.....a lot of time :)

As soon as I have my first recital, I'll post it here. I'm sure I'll be hanging out with all of the 5-9yr olds. They'll be wondering why the old lady is playing in the recital and laughing because they'll be better than me :)