Today I did finally did something that I have procrastinated for a long, long time.  I registered Cass for piano lessons! I should be proud of myself for living  up to my mantra (and Nike’s too) of “Just Do It”!
But I am not jumping into the bandwagon just yet, like most Asian moms do, of  forcing their kids to excel in music, be it piano or violin and compelling their kids to pass music tests with accolades.  I told the Yamaha school owner that I want Cass to learn the piano, mainly for leisure and not for tests and collection of grades to show off in the resume.  For a start, we will be getting her an electronic keyboard for her Pop Piano Course.  From here, I will gauge her interest and I’ll play by ear to take the next step for Cass from her Pop Piano Course.  Cass has been in cloud nine since I brought her to the Yamaha school this morning and has been telling me that she can’t wait to attend her first lesson next Saturday. I hope her interest will sustain and will not drop out like a ‘half bucket of water’ — that’s what the Chinese call someone who cannot complete or excel in something.
Back home, Alycia and Sherilyn had to do their duties before they were allowed to play with the iPad, iPod or watch the TV. They can always find something fun out of the humdrum. Like today, they challenged each other in a broom swinging contest… with Cass being the referee, ha!!
Happy weekend my dear readers.  There is only 1 DAY LEFT before school reopens. My zombified days will then start again *SHUDDER!!*  It will be another 5 weeks before the next holiday starts (for CNY) and I am counting down…. 🙂
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Kudos for just letting the music lessons be fun. Not many Asian mothers are capable of that. It is however a proven fact that kids who take music do better in math and at school in general. I think part of the reason is the child has to have discipline and focus for music and that spills into other aspects of life.