None of the photos of this event came out very well (new camera IS on the list of things to get, now that Jeff's is leaving), but this was my favorite. Beccano is patiently waiting on his turn to play his solo at his annual percussion recital. I love how the drumsticks lie waiting next to his music (the music he'd lost and had to re-copy by hand). Above him is a big, bronze gong.
I was proud of him--he did his solo perfectly (and even the other really good kids messed up a couple of times). He also did a beautiful job on his ensemble bell solo. I hope he has learned something by failing math last 6 weeks. He didn't get to participate in solo and ensemble contest, and he probably would have made a first division this year. I think he realizes now that he has to keep up and pay attention to his grades, not wait for a warning from the teacher.
It is hard watching your children learn hard lessons.
Also, we ate that pie after the concert. OMG. That was one delicious pie. Well worth the effort.
In other child news, the Older Boy has not been talking much, and has seemed pretty morose. I sent him a nice email yesterday, letting him know I am here for him, and that I wish he'd talk to us a bit more. He wrote back that he was just fine but he "appreciated the sentiment." Boy sounds like his dad.
2 comments:
Hope I'll be as wise a mama as you when as my kids get bigger!
Jennifer M in FL
It is hard letting kids make mistakes and deal with the consequences. But that is how they learn. Sticking your own hand in boiling water makes a much more profound impression than watching someone else do it. I am proud of Beccano for learning this particular lesson so quickly. I am proud of you for letting him.
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