I'm working on a giant banner to hang over our piano. Saturday will be our 100th consecutive day of practicing. We actually started a month before lessons started to get our kids used to the habit of practicing first thing in the morning. Back then we just fooled around on the piano. We still have fun although I admit it's becoming more challenging. Koji and I have had some trying days where we snapped at each other. A few times I've had to walk away and take a breath. The line between a 'fun practice' and goofing around is getting darker. I see now what parents of older Suzuki kids are referring to when they tell me to 'hang in there'.
When we started, my attitude towards practicing was much the way I approached gardening... with love and appreciation for nature and it's beauty. Discovering music through the eyes of my children was awesome. It still is but I'm getting too involved in the accomplishment and not enjoying the flowers and scenery enough. Why do we have to get through all the songs? I definitely need to lighten up. My goal is to get back there. I see now that this is the main challenge we Suzuki parents face. If we approach it this way, then our kids will enjoy it too. I would sure be sad if my children got to the end and didn't smile.
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