Christmas Vacation

I have to do some heavy shopping today. My kids are on vacation for the season starting today, technically. I have to wait for DH to get my inspection done in my mini-van before I can go out. I also wanted to hit the library to borrow the first season of the show "Little house in the prairie". I read the book to my kids and I love it so much I have to see the show. I have not seen any episode when they are living in the nice house either. Since we turn off our cable TV, this is a nice way to spend time as family this season. Plus, DH may not be home for Christmas because of the weather.

Ok, I better start early to finish early for my day task. I have to sneak in some lessons with the kids every now and then to keep them motivated with all what's going for this season. Mostly for our 3rd grader, he never wanted to learn anything. Well, that is understatement. He refuses some lessons that are boring to him...lol.

Enjoy your days off and spend some time with your family.

MYM/RT

DD in red shirt and pigtails. Those are the days when I was allowed to put something on her hair. And yellow musical toy behind her.

Music and Art Lessons

DH and I was talking about getting our kids a once a week music and art lesson here at home. We actually found a free piano today but the owner don't want to hold it until the storm is gone. There is no snow yet when we found it but DH have to go out tonight and plow. So, it's not possible for us to drive in NJ and get back home for him to get ready for work.

Hopefully, he still have it tomorrow after the storm/snow. He said it is in a good condition but they don't have any more room for it. I guess no one in the family play it anymore. Someone was supposed to come and get it today but back out because of the snow. They might have live far away too. And put out a message saying whoever gets here first can have it.

DH meet someone through political meet-up who can teach our kids to play instrument. We are not sure how much he will charge us for four kids. We are hoping not too much because the money will be paid directly to him and he don't need to pay taxes on it.

We don't know anyone about art lesson yet. We would like for the kids to learn much more than what they are learning through K12. One of them may have develop liking art or play instrument, we are hoping. My ODS plays the violin since in middle school. My father is always fond of music and hopefully my kids get some genes from him. Furthermore, I always wanted to play the piano when I was little. Hoping to get one soon.

We also found a baby grand piano 1928, but the listing person never got back to us. And that one actually cost $400. Our guess is they already sold it or just a scam collecting email addresses. Who knows.