Whatever you do for one....... So I had to brag a little about my oldest beauty. Samantha has been taking piano lessons and flying right along. There was some concern in the beginning from the teacher, she was only 5 and she doesn't usually start that early. We arrived early this week and I saw a little of lesson of the 8 year old before us. I couldn't help but listen in..... felt a bit bad but the competitive side seems to win out! She was quite a few songs back in the book and was having a hard time remembering where her notes were. I couldn't help but think - wow Sam has that down so much better..... of course reprimanded myself but she is doing so well. She has caught on so quickly and is upset if she doesn't do it perfectly. It has taken some convincing that she is supposed to make mistakes!!
The same problem arises with school work - she wanted me to do her newsplan this morning (an explanation of the show and tell item) Her words to me were - Mrs. Szicsak wants it to be perfect. We had a good chat about it being better from her, that she is supposed to be learning not expected to have everything perfect. I couldn't help but wonder if I have pushed for perfection (you know - wondering if the parenting was causing this) I have determined that is a part of her personality and being the oldest too recognize it as part of mine!!
I am proud of her and she sure feels good when she does a great job!
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