Piano Recital

The girls have piano recitals twice a year. Last night was their spring recital. I always get anxiety when these sort of things come up because they have surprised me with hysterical crying or a refusal to participate in the past. So I've learned to cover all my bridges waaaayyy beforehand. I talk about it for weeks before, walk them through all the feelings, and remind them over and over about their reward (last night it was not just one, but TWO scoops of whatever ice cream they wanted to pick out). Plus they're getting older and more experienced. (I say that with crossed fingers because dance recital is next week, and that's our once a year BIG event).

Saying all that, last night went off without a hitch! They did great! They DID get nervous and said they didn't want to do it (and who wouldn't?). But they did so well! I was very proud of them and it was fun for them to be able to "show-off" what they have been working so hard on for the past six months.

Their teacher "Mr John". He's is such a fun and skilled teacher.

Jordyn played "All Alone" as her solo, and "Hippo Pianist" & "London Bridges" as class.

Doesn't mommy deserve some kind of reward for all MY hard work too? Just kidding, Baskin Robbins is good enough for me too!

Lexi played "Mary Had a Little Lamb" as her solo, and "Do, Re, Mi, Fa, So" with her class.

Always fun to have Daddy there for hugs right after the performance!

Although I love being together as a family, we left Peyton home with a babysitter for this event. Which was a great choice because we got home over two hours after she went to bed! She wouldn't have enjoyed it, and neither would we! :-) Great job girls! I'm so proud of you for developing your love of music!