Oh When The Saints...

For weeks we have been listening to Grace practice for her first piano recital. She has been taking piano lessons for over a year, and two weeks ago was her first opportunity to play two pieces at a grand piano in front of a small crowd of parents and students.

I think Mr. Incredible and I were both nervous FOR her, but she took the entire thing in stride and calmed most of her nerves with constant practice. She was perhaps the loudest player among 20+ students, which put a smile on our faces that she took the challenge on with gusto. After the recital, she received a lovely trophy which had her beaming for the rest of the day.


Last month, we finally broke down and bought a used piano, after a full year of practicing on an electric keyboard. The purchase of the piano, in addition to an excellent recital, kicked Grace's passion of piano playing into a new gear, and her little tunes are often heard wafting in to all the rooms of the house. Jack has also been inspired, and so, he will begin learning to play this fall. And maybe one day, my children will teach me how to play.