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November 21, 2011

All about Ashu.

Ashu had quite an eventful week with a Violin Recital and an Indian group Dance, both at her school! Remember how last year she danced for O Re Kanchi? It was a mix of "Mukunda, Mukunda" and "Radha kaise na jale" this time with one boy and 8 girls! We had less then a month, we could meet only once or twice a week and add to it, I was the only one choreographing and making the kids dance to my tune since my partner in crime from last year has moved out of Swiss! What an uphill task! It was so difficult to even fix a date when all of us were available. At one point, I just gave up and asked Ashu if she wants to dance alone or with Antu. She refused instantly and proclaimed, "group dance or no dance, Amma!" Sigh! The things we do for our kids! But once we managed to meet, things started working out. We took turns and practiced in each others houses and after a while, I even started to look forward to these things just for the yummy food and chai! I think I behaved more or less like a circus animal trainer! The moms loved me and the kids sort of warmed up to me towards the end. Much like stockholm syndrome, I guess! Everyone was admiring me for my immense patience with the kids and I felt like a fraud! Why is it so easy to be patient with other peoples kids? The d day was last Saturday and the kids did me proud! It was so cute to watch them do the moves and try to be in sync. Though the day before the dance was when Kolaveri went viral and I had an acute case of earworm and was *this* close to actually playing this song instead of Mukunda for the kids to dance. Not that they would have known the difference! ;)

Coming to the Violin recital, it all started a couple of months back. Ashu was stubborn that she wanted to learn the Violin. She kept asking us last year too and we thought she was too young and I did nt have the time or energy to cart her to yet another class! But when I learnt that theres a class she can take once a week in her school during lunch recess, I jumped at the chance. At least, I dont have to drive her around! One fine day, we took her to the store and rented a Violin. Thats where I learnt that there are actually different sizes in violins and one always rents Violins for kids. Ashu was a happy camper. We also bought her the recommended book and a stand. And of course I threatened Ashu with dire consequences if she did nt practice regularly just before we paid the huge amount! One can always dream! The classes started soon and she quite enjoyed them. After a few classes, I had no idea what she was doing so I decided to attend classes whenever I could along with her. So much for less driving around, huh? But that helps both of us. (Poor Antu though who has to sit still for 30 mins!) A month alter, the teacher informed us about the student recital which happens in November every year and asked Ashu to choose a song she wanted to play. She chose A Mozart Melody. (popularly known as Twinkle, Twinkle!) Poor little thing practiced it almost every day for a month! Of course, I had to be a Tiger Mom at times but then who am I kidding? It is who I am! The improvement you see is tremendous though. It amazes me what one can do with practice. (I am there with her in every class but theres no way I can read the notes like Ashu does.) The teacher was also going to make a group of kids play a few songs and Ashu was part of it. There was much excitement on the day of the recital. (last Tuesday) Choosing something formal to wear, shiny black shoes, cameras charged, proud parents in the front row, the works! Ashu played beautifully and the group recital was very cute too. Some of the middle school kids were amazing! Unbelievable talent! Wonder how many hours they practice every day! ;)

There is nothing to look forward to now and Im wondering what to do with all the extra time I seem to have since yesterday! Pay attention to my poor neglected second child, you say?

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

Drishti suthi podu! :-)

noon said...

Awesome! I wish I could have been there. Violin is my dream instrument! I hope KB learns is some day! She looks very sweet in the violin photo.

Anonymous said...

Glad to know she's learning the violin...Make her listen to Ilayaraja too :)

ashok

AA_Mom said...

Super awesome

kg3 said...

Great effort Boo! Ashu is looking so professional in her violin recital. All the best to her!

cantaloupe's amma (CA) said...

Congrats Ashu !!!

She looks adorable ... and loved the focus in the picture.

Congrats to you too for managing so many kids ....

Medha said...

Awww... Ashu's looking so cute with the voilin. Totally professional!!!

Anonymous said...

Ashu looks so grown up in the violin picture... enna concentration ma!!!

I am feeling so nostalgic Boo... as usual I was going through your old posts - and there is this post where she is looking at the sambrani pugai....can't imagine that kutti girl has grown now to this beautiful girl who dances, plays violin...

good job Boo!! I am proud of you too :)
Sujatha Ramesh

A and A said...

Ashu is so cute! Looks very sincere :)

Anonymous said...

waw Ashu looks so pretty with her Violin and big congratulation to both of you. I am amazed how much patience you have to practice little kids. Hats off to your spirits.

Mum's delight said...

Congrats Ashu. She looks so serious and cute in the violin snap. And well done for the group song Boo, maybe you can teach S in a few years!

Anonymous said...

Your life is full and beautiful boo ... the kids are really lucky. And such organizing work take tremendous effort ... no wonder the moms love you - they only wish they could do what you do! :) because me too! :)

Sachita said...

Antu might end up suing you for the all the lack of attention when she grows up :)

Ashu sounds like one sakala kala valli :)

B o o said...

Anon - :)

Noon - Thanks. It is a tough instrument to learn too. Start saving earplugs!! :)

Ashok - Oh violin or no violin, Raja is part of our life! :)

AA_Mom, KG3, CA, Medha- Danke.

Sujatha - Awww... thanks for the sweet comment.

A and A - thanks.

weourlife - im always patient with kids except my own! ;)

R - Not a bad idea! I as well make some money by starting a Bollywood dance class here, huh? :)

M - oh come one! if i can, anyone can! :)

Sachita - No way! Do you see me suing my parents? ;) Second borns cope well!

Choxbox said...

way to go ashu!

boo, a mozart piece is a mozart piece okay?

eCBSE said...

Well done Ashu. You have done a great job.

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