I am now 36 weeks pregnant. That translates into 9months pregnant. We are now "in the zone", which means that the baby can come any time and be considered 'full term'. I have mixed feelings about this. Our house is at least 2 weeks away from being done. And we still have much organizing and unpacking to do (after moving out during the floor work). However, I'm starting to be quite uncomfortable, and therefore not sleeping too well. I'm also quite tired during the day and feeling common discomforts of late pregnancy (backache etc.). So, even though I think another month is just right for this baby to be born, there are times when I just can't wait to be done with being pregnant.
Cameron likes playing the piano. I mean he REALLY likes it. First thing he does when he wakes up is play the piano. He often spends his last few moments before bed playing his favorite songs. And all throughout the day he goes back and forth to the piano. Not only does he love to play, he is extremely talented at it. He can pick up a song by listening to it. He can read music and he picks up technique as quickly as his piano teacher dishes it out. He can play Fur Elise from beginning to end.
We have been encouraging his love of piano but have never wanted it to become anything more serious than he was willing or able to handle. So I let him take the lead and allowed him access and guidance, without pushing.
However, as much as we've tried not to get too serious about his playing ability, his piano teacher is in awe of him. The owner of the music school heard about his playing ability, and saw him at the recital. So she has been trying to get together with Cameron to see how he plays in more detail. Today was that day. We went to see her, and she was stunned. She said that she wanted us to take Cameron to play for a couple concert pianists who teach children with "special talent". That this was a "by audition only" school and that it would be a considerably more serious pursuit. She also wants Cameron to do more recitals and competitions.
Of course I was thrilled that they love my son so much. But I was also nervous about taking this to the next level. Cameron is completely oblivious to how good he really is. I kinda want to keep it that way. However, if it's something that he would very much enjoy and feel appropriately challenged, it might be a good direction to take.
I think we will go ahead and let Cameron play for the new teacher and hear what he has to say about Cameron's playing. As for recitals and competitions - I'll try not to get stressed out about the grand picture of "EVENTS", rather think about them one at a time.
We are back from Extended Stay America hell. Ok, so the hotel wasn't all that bad. But with 100 degree weather, no naps from Allison, lots and lots of driving around, in a constant state of "ok, what am I going to do with the kids *now*?", and late nights of trying to get the kids to sleep - we're glad to be home.
The floors look GORGEOUS! They did a wonderful job evening out all the water damage, took out many stains I thought were just too big and not a bubble to be seen anywhere. They matched the wood perfectly where the old floor heater used to be. Obviously, we are quite pleased.
Now, it's time to get all the furniture in place (and put sliders on all the feet), and unpack the boxes of toys, books and other junk.
Having all of our stuff essentially moved out and packed has inspired us to rearrange our furniture and rethink decor. It's refreshing - new floors, new furniture orientation, new windows, new ceiling - it's good to see visible progress in this big mess we call "our addition".