a new pathway to an old conclusion

May is shockingly close. I can almost hear the earth growing green, all of it happening so fast. The boys will have their piano recital soon. One of my favorite parts of their instructor's teaching method is the assigned slow motion practice. The boys don't love it, but I know it helps their performance. Plus it's a daily reminder to me, times three, to slow down too. 

After last week's Grand Event and all day Science Olympiad competition over the weekend, we aimed to fill one day on the calendar with nothing but sky. I noticed the dahlia tubers have pushed through the dirt. I am a talented horticulturist in terms of growing things like to-do lists, but for some reason the tiny sprouts surprised me. I need things like spring flowers and piano rehearsal to stop me in my tidying tracks, before the boys outgrow me for good. Slowing down reminds me that peace can be as powerful as progress, 

Also pictured, outstanding orchestra student awards and All Arts Day activities and an inaugural trip to Taco Bell.