Piano

We are about a month into Liam learning how to play the piano. I would say he is doing extremely well so far. He has mastered where all of the white notes are, he has great rhythm and has already memorized some of his pieces. He understands the difference between forte and piano and his teacher says he is very aware of what he is doing while she is working with him. It helps to have Grandma Fink give us all sorts of tips as well so that our practicing sessions are great!

Liam practices about 5-10 minutes each day which is just perfect. He is beginning to understand that while a new piece may be difficult at first it doesn't take long for it to sound the way it should if he works hard at it. 

His teacher is just a few short blocks away so every week he and I get to take a walk together.  (without the girls!) I've discovered that these walks may be one of my favorite times of the week as Liam is usually very talkative about school or even just about anything. Last night we discussed the differences between crickets and grasshoppers and then about how the moon is getting larger every night. 

I cherish this one on one time with him. Even if it is just for 5 minutes. It helps me appreciate his personality and his thought process. I'm sure he doesn't think too much of it but he still wants to hold my hand which I know the time is ticking away for my little boy to think that that is no longer something to do in public with his mother. 

Maybe one day when he's an adult he'll look back at these walks and understand just how special they are. I already know.