I told my parents excitedly that I signed BM up for piano lessons.

They weren't very enthused. Said something like, "Why would you pay someone to do that???"

1 - They paid for piano lessons for 20-ish years for me (& I taught for about 10 years - so they know I could handle it).

2 - They are cheap. They think we are hoity toity for all the stuff we do farm out. (I value my time more, that is for sure).

Who know someone raised with such DIY values could be such a lazy bum?

Anyway...

BM had his first lesson. For one, he was 10 times more enthused to be taught by someone else besides me.

Funny side benefit? As I sat there and let someone else do all the work (I read my nook), I felt a little bit of euphoria. Since I taught so long (but it's not my job now) and I enjoy music, I wouldn't say it was a chore to teach my children. Well, before. But all I could think is "one less thing I have to do." I liked it far more than I expected! I've taught so many kids I suppose it was nice to let someone else teach mine.

I came home and told dh that it's really nice to hire people for things!

I hesitate to be too optimistic. Will see how it goes. But definitely a good start.

LM is really naturally musical, but hesitant to try new things. I figured I'd save a few bucks waiting until this spring or summer to get him signed up. Anyway, I offered to teach him so he could keep up with BM. He expressed great interest the last time I brought up this idea (he prefers me over some stranger). But today he told me he wanted to focus his efforts on being a great video game player. The wording he used when he said this was so funny too - I can't remember precisely what he said. (He's 5).

Oy vey!

As his brother improves, the forces of jealousy and curiosity will come over him, I predict.