Reasons to Celebrate

Saturday was the last piano recital before the summer vacation from piano lessons.  Starting back in March, Mrs. Snyder challenged the kids to practice every day for 100 straight days and if they succeeded, she said there would be a reward.

With a portable keyboard and some reminders, the kids were able to practice for 100 days and the enjoyed a bowling and pizza party with some of the other students.

To their surprise, they also received medals at the recital.  They were all excited.  Kara has received a few medals from school for honor roll and such and because of that, Ben has been pining for a medal (but honor roll does not begin until 3rd grade).  He's been lamenting about what he needs to get a medal... and now he's earned his very own!  Jason was kissing his medal and rubbing it against his cheek.  And as much as I'm not one who thinks kids need trophies and rewards for everything, I have to say, it was fun to watch them enjoy the reward for their hard work.

They each played solos and duets and that practice paid off!  All of the songs were played perfectly from memory. 

On Father's Day (and hopefully every day), the kids give some special attention and love to their incredible father.  Maybe next year we'll have a medal ready for Sho.

HOPEFULLY, we'll have one more reason to celebrate later tonight after Game 7.... I don't know, it's gonna be stressful at our house!