See you next time...

Music class. $10/per class. $25 for materials. Learning to listen to instructions: priceless.

At least that is how I would advertise it.

When Karina first started I wasn't sure if I should go through with it or back out while I had the chance. Then I picked up the manual and found it had a special section for the shy child, and a special section for the active one. I didn't have to guess my category.

Ex: The active child: "Pierce would never sit in my lap. In fact, he spent most of the class running around the room. He was so wild; I was worried he was being disruptive. But our teacher told me not to worry and he was right. We've been taking music class here for several sessions and he's gotten a ton out of it"....etc etc singing the praises of music class...

Maybe I should have "Pierce" over for a playdate?

Pierce was not in our class, but Tristan was. Tristan the pirate spent the better part of the class chasing Karina the fairy (as captured by her amused mom during halloween class). Mumbling our apologies to the teacher, Tristan's mom and I would peel our kids apart and get them back interested in maracas.

Disruptions aside, I have noticed a world of difference from the start of session to now. Karina sings and dances in time to the music. She loves putting the instruments away at the end, maybe even more than playing them. (Go figure). And she waits patiently in line for her stamp at the end of class. All this and according to the manual a bigger brain too.

On a sad note, I just found out today our friends Carrie and Giana are moving away. It was so fun seeing them every Wednesday morning. We wish them the best though.

Like the song goes, I'm so happy I saw my friends. I'm so happy I saw mommies. See you next time...