{The Piano Man}

I have wanted a piano for several years now. I am not an accomplished pianist or anything. I did take lessons as a kid and I can play a few songs. I like to pick at songs from time to time and I would love my kids to learn to play. I wanted an older piano, not a keyboard and preferably an upright piano. I like the look of them, they remind me of days gone by. Also an older piano won't mind a few kids banging on the keys or bumping into it on occasion. Ryan cringed at my desire because he would be the guy moving the old piano and the older pianos weigh a ton!! Thankfully for him and me, my sister was getting rid of her piano. While it is older it doesn't weigh a ton (not a full upright so it is only half of a ton) and it is going to be perfect for our little family of heathens!! It needs a tune up, some keys need fixed and I am going to refinish it but I love it!! The kids have been plunking on the keys everyday and Ayden has even learned his first song. Wyatt though has been so adorable on it. I will sit him on the bench and usually he will sit and play, not even really banging but just plunking the keys. He will do this for a while before he starts howling for me to get him off the bench. Yesterday afternoon was one such day. The late afternoon sun was beaming in our back sliding door and he was picking at the keys. His little fingers were so cute as he played. Of course he had to climb on it first like a little monkey then he could get down to the business of playing.

Thanks sis for passing it onto us. We love it!!