Piano Man

Now that he's 5, I've started to teach James a few basic things on the piano.  He gets a practice sheet and prizes for keeping up with his practicing.  This past week, Ruth caught on that she's been missing out.  We are still in a power struggle phase so her pleas to begin piano were quite fruitless.  That's where James comes in.  "I'll teach you piano Ruth!  I don't have prizes but if you practice three days I'll help you build a fort!"  Depicted below is an eager student with an eager teacher at days 1 and 2 of piano practice.  These moments are rare in motherhood, and priceless!