Nothing like waiting ’til the last minute….
(did you know I am a procrastinator? I have tons of to do lists. I let them get super long and load them with “due dates”. Then I wait until the absolute last minute to complete every task. It’s quite deliberate, highly organized, prioritized procrastination….and it drives my husband absolutely mad. I’ve tried to change my ways, but I just can’t. I am who I am and it always gets done…)
So…. the night before band was to begin for Annabelle, I picked the girls up from swimming lessons after school and we headed off to the music store. (yep, we got the band information the last week of school before summer break. now that is some serious procrastination!) Annabelle had tried out many instruments at school and had her heart set on the trumpet.
We found a great rent to own program where if she decides she doesn’t want to play after a year we can turn the trumpet in for another instrument. Those suckers are expensive. I had no idea what we were getting ourselves into.
I love that she picked the trumpet. B and I both played as kids; although neither of us remembers much and were both horrible about practicing.
This was my entertainment as I prepared dinner…
I think she really likes it.
We found the furthest points in the house – my closet and the basement. With all the doors closed in between you can not hear the practicing. This requires sitting in the closet with the door closed, but something tells me I should get a nice little lounge chair and grab my books. Don’t get me wrong, I love that sweet, sweet sound of practice but converting my closet to a silent little reading nook may just happen….I will put it on my to do list.
Meyered...With Children 