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Out doors might be a little better ... but not much. : )

Another vote for OUTSIDE the house ... When my kids were growing up it was always an arm, an ankle, etc. We spent quite some time at the Orthopedic Surgeon's office. (Maybe they were just klutzes) It helps a little to read the posts ... a little, mind you. : ) Thanks, Ducky.

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I talked to my daughter this morning. She has exactly the same feelings that I do about those energetic little girls. We're going to curtail their activities. We don't want any broken necks. The only time they can do that stuff is when they ware at their class. Outside doesn't help much ... You'd have to see what they do. The older one likes to do flying cartwheels. Terrible. But she's sooo good.

Sure sure ... Just "enjoy" I hear you. I know that's probably the way to think but sill ...

Excellent idea. I'm sure the teacher has a lot more clout than their mother or me. Today the older one had a piano recital. I didn't go. COULDN'T GO. Those things last two long, long hours. As it turns out, I'm really glad I didn't go. She's going to quit piano. All the little girls wear frilly dresses and she wouldn't be caught anywhere in one. She will wear tights and a long shirt but NO dresses. Minds of their own, those girls.What happened: She wore a short skirt with shorts underneath. Mom didn't notice how short the top was until her daughter was on stage...Ho my, I am soooo glad I wasn't in attendance!!

Too bad about quitting piano. My sons ALL took lessons for several years and two still enjoy playing today. The one who doesn't says he's forgotten everything, but I think, with the baby around, he may want to practice a little so he can play songs and sing with his son. I have the old upright piano my mom bought when I was in 1st grade and enjoy playing occasionally. I wish I'd play more often.
My sons' recitals were a couple hours long, too, but I knew many of the children and their parents, and the teacher is a wonderful person. AND the recitals were held at the church I attended as a child. It was a very comfortable and informal time. I participated in several recitals, playing simple duets with my sons in their early years, and playing solo the year I took lessons. My sons also had the opportunity to participate at ajudication recitals at CSUF, and won trophies (a big deal). My eldest even performed at a celebration of United States composers at CSUF as a young teen. He played a composition of Scott Joplin. VERY cool.

Her dad is a musician and plays guitar and sings in a band. The girls take after him. He saw it was time to stop when his daughter showed no interest in Piano.
I'm glad you take pride in your sons.

Not pride, itsmee, never pride. I am pleased when they are successful, but never say I'm proud of them. Of all the deadly sins, that's one I can easily avoid consciously. It was always a pleasure to attend the recitals and hear all the kids play their songs. Going to holiday pageants, talent shows, class programs, Peach Blossom Fesitival competition... I "produced and directed" two talent shows at the elementary school, and any student who wanted to participate got to do something. I played the piano for many singers and wrote an abbreviated Abbott and Costello "Who's On First" for two 6th grade boys who couldn't carry a tune. They were a hit! Working with kids, even coaching sports, has always been a great adventure for me. I'm sure you know what I mean, being a teacher for little ones.