In the fall when we were contemplating a weekend activity for the boys, we originally thought we would put Alex in soccer and Nate in music. Alex loves all sports and Nate loves music. The boys have music activities at school so after much discussion, we decided getting them in organized sports was the right choice. We've been happy with the decision as one parent takes the kids, giving the other parent some much-needed alone time.
The boys' school is putting on a holiday presentation on Friday (they learn about kwanzaa and hanukkah as well as Christmas). They've been telling us about it and their class is singing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. One of the best parts of this holiday season is that Nate can not stop himself from singing Rudolph. He walks around singing it all the time. Walk up the stairs? Rudolph. Sit coloring? Rudolph. I mean, we knew he loved music but this has been such a surprising treat this year.
Discussions are back on the table about what to do about classes. Unfortunately classes after work are not an option, so it leaves only the weekends. We're going ahead with soccer for January and February. After that we may take a break to hit up music class. In the meantime, we have an ipod playing Christmas music almost all the time the boys are home. And we listen to Christmas music in the car. And when it's quiet, we listen to Nate singing. Having kids in the house is making the holiday season magic all over again.
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I did not realize that Nate was so into music. How cool is that?
Your post reminded me of my brother, who is always singing. It was just such a part of my childhood that just hearing him start singing now takes me back to all of the good memories from when I was a kid.
I hear a preschool drum set is just what you need to encourage musical talent!
Also, loved your comments about UU. Sounds a good fit and a place that is supportive of your core beliefs.
My girls have been singing Rudolph and Frosty nonstop. I thought I would eventually get annoyed, but how can you when it's so cute? We're listening to the all Christmas music all the time station in the car, too!
I think music class is the best thing we did for the girls. They learned so much there.
Lana is a singer too and I love it!! She is currently singing Deck the Halls complete with "tis the season to be cholly" and the 12 days of Christmas--can you believe she can remember ALL the words? Jingle bells and We wish you a merry christmas are other seasonal faves.
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