metaphor
Today, Middle auditions for the senior band at school.
A couple of days ago he requested an emergency session with his saxophone teacher.
We were fortunate that The Russian was available and they put in a solid hour honing the piece.
I'm so proud of him, as he works for this because I realize that he is, for the first time, struggling for something he wants and something he probably deserves.
This isn't like the solos my kids prepare each spring for the judges, this effects his placement for a year of school.
He put a lot of effort into his film too, his final project for a literature class, and I got my first glimpses of his ambition.
K and I listened and worried a little last night as he hashed it out. It is a tough piece of music with complicated timing and while I think he'll pass the audition, I just don't know.
I'm so proud of him for asking for the help and so pleased that I was able to provide it.
It's a big year for Middle. I'm seeing little hints of the man he's becoming, and I like him.
I miss Poppy.
A couple of days ago he requested an emergency session with his saxophone teacher.
We were fortunate that The Russian was available and they put in a solid hour honing the piece.
I'm so proud of him, as he works for this because I realize that he is, for the first time, struggling for something he wants and something he probably deserves.
This isn't like the solos my kids prepare each spring for the judges, this effects his placement for a year of school.
He put a lot of effort into his film too, his final project for a literature class, and I got my first glimpses of his ambition.
K and I listened and worried a little last night as he hashed it out. It is a tough piece of music with complicated timing and while I think he'll pass the audition, I just don't know.
I'm so proud of him for asking for the help and so pleased that I was able to provide it.
It's a big year for Middle. I'm seeing little hints of the man he's becoming, and I like him.
I miss Poppy.
Comments
Good luck, Middle!
N.
go for it, middle!!!!!
With a cheering squad like he has, Middle shouldn't have much trouble in life. That's nice.
Congratulations, Middle, on picking a non-fluff piece, and good luck!
(Is "Break a Leg" appropriate? If so, tell him that, too)
And tell him that last part you wrote about liking the man he's becoming. It's The Best!
Good luck Middle.
And I hope Poppy plans a visit to you soon bb.
Jen
Congratulations to you both and good luck to Middle for this and all the other exciting projects he has lined up for 2008.