The older of the three has decided this is his year to join the school band. I'm not sure if this is a marching band (I doubt it being 6Th grade), but I do know that I will have to attend at least two concerts this year. He is currently trying to decide what instrument to play. He ruled out the saxophone early, citing too much work involved taking it apart and putting it back together. I found this to be a rather silly reason to not pick it, but he is 11 years old after all. He has also ruled out the trombone because of his "short, stubby arms." I'm pretty sure he decided on the trumpet; at least that is what he was favoring last night.
Now my major concern is practice. Not that I don't think he will practice, but that he will practice a lot. Badly. For a long time. He will eventually get good if he sticks with it. I just know it will take a while for him to play without making my ears bleed. At least he isn't playing the drums. My patience only stretches so far.
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