JonSchmidt Concert...

Several months ago I was introduced to JonS music. Perhaps you remember the youTube video I'd posted of him...anyhow...Someone in my ward told me that she'd heard he was coming to Kennewick for a concert!! I quickly jumped online and contacted the person who'd organized everything and put my name on the list for tickets!

So, last night was the big night...I had been prepping the girls by showing them all the videos I could find of him, printing off some of his music and playing it for them...listening to his CDs...we were ready and we were not disappointed!! It was great and a lot of fun to see him.

Differences...

Today, I sat and helped the girls with their violin practice.

With Kiera, it was fun!! We laughed, we practiced, no grumbles, no tears. Went over parts that needed "fine tuning". Very enjoyable.

Kassidy, she thought she was going to die. Her sore throat was "killing" her. She played through her parts. Didn't smile. When I said she could put her violin away, she did and then collapsed on the couch. "I'm SO tired!!"

With Kaylee, grumble grumble, snap snap...her not me...I would try to calmly explain her bowings and where she needed to fix them...she would snap, "That's what I WAS DOING!!" UGH!! Please!! I may not be able to play, but I know enough to tell she is not bowing correctly :P

Then tonight, I took the Suzuki B2 music downstairs to practice on the piano. Kaylee peeped her head around the corner. She started "singing" the violin part. So I suggested, "How about you play your violin with me?" She ran off, a few minutes later came in with her violin. We played together for 30 minutes.

Peace. Simple enjoyment.

She gave me hug and said, "That was fun mommy."