Sitting Here

Just sitting here, surfing the internet( procrastinating some needed studying for an exam), Gregg is on his way to pick up Serenity for a sleepover and Caitlin is into her last 30 minutes of her violin practice. She is playing, La Folia by Correlli and somehow I am inspired by the piece to write a blog spur of the moment.

Caitlin went to a very advanced music camp for ten days in Ottawa, Kansas where she was a VERY small fish in a big pond... and it brought her playing dramatically to another level.

I am fortunate to be serenaded by Corelli, Accolay and Bach in my own home. Being raised around classical music, I am therapied by it. Her playing is particularly on tonight.

Caitlin has become more emotionally involved with her playing in the last months. I think her music is helping her through adolescent issues. She is changing--- growing up, getting quiet(more than usual), testing boundaries and frequently challenging our double standards. Gregg and I run to each other for comfort, advice and blame pretty often these days as we try to navigate the strange waters. I hope we haven't screwed her up too much.

Bronwyn on the other hand........well that is another story. The only thing that comes to mind is Ballet, and mood swings right now. I do need to go in order to prepare for the onslaught of giggling, silliness and snacking that will take place when the sleepover begins. A little studying would be good too.


Good Night