Busy, busy, busy...

Not the most original post title, but it does describe our lives pretty well, especially lately.

Both Justin and Evan had a piano recital, and they played their pieces beautifully. (I took these pictures afterward so they are "pretend playing.")

They have been playing since second grade, and I wish I could tell you that they enjoy practicing and that learning the piano has been pure bliss for them... but who am I kidding? :) Like most things that are worth the effort, it is often difficult to keep motivated and committed.

But I will say that they are now to a point with piano where they can play most pieces confidently and they are finally starting to see this as "cool". I have no secrets or techniques to share about getting kids to practice, but in the last few years I have really backed off in my role as the "piano practice nag".

A few years ago I decided it was time for the boys to take more responsibility with piano, and it has worked (for the most part). They do not practice every day, but they do practice. And they do it more willingly and know that if they don't practice, they won't be prepared for their lessons. ;)

In other news... round and round the sports we go!

Logan and Evan have been playing basketball and really enjoy it! I enjoy basketball because I can watch the games in a warm gym, not on icy cold or sizzling hot bleachers!

And finally, on the always interesting, sometimes bumpy road of parenthood, you can be rolling along quite nicely, when all of a sudden, one of your kids reaches a milestone that brings you to a screeching halt...

This is one of those "screeching halt" moments. What??? Driving? He can't possibly be that old... and I know I'm not ready for this!

Ready or not...