Usually in the evenings if you peek in our windows (please – just knock – I get freaked easily) or walk by our porch you will find Ross playing his guitar and me clicking away on my computer. If I can get him to play anything at all by Janis Joplin or the Indigo Girls I will throw my computer to the wind and begin singing…but I digress.
Ross plays a lot for the kids and they love it. Sophia and Miles are always gathered around him to sing or having dance parties in our living room. She made it very clear she would like to learn guitar and piano. Yes, she makes everything she wants very clear. Usually these things go on the official list of wishes that may never be granted (a.k.a. the Birthday or Christmas List).
There was a guitar show in Charlotte a few weeks ago and my usually very budget conscious husband came home with the guitar of her dreams. Let’s be honest – it’s the guitar of my dreams too. It is a purple Martin.
She started strumming away and the terrible and loud noise made Ross so happy I giggled. Watching his daughter hold her first guitar was very special for Ross. Sophia was ecstatic. They are planning their practice sessions. They have a little Rock Star Guitar Club thing going on. I have been designated the singer again, which is fine by me.
Now if he can just teach her how to play the songs I want to sing – we can all be one big happy family.
If you are wondering what I got her…a camera. She loves taking pictures and can now join me in recording our family memories and snapping up anything she thinks is photo worthy without touching my new Canon T2.
I guess she’s a mix of us, and I like that. I like it a lot.
I am the Ringmaster of this circus. I have 3 small children who don't know what that means so I just say "Boss" and they get that. I am a mom who loves to write, build things, make things and love on my kids and my hubs. I am also in the midst of a love affair with social media. Always busy, usually laughing and never without words. Thus, Mommy Words. 
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Twitter: mommythisnthat
September 22, 2010 at 9:18 am
By the smile on her face, I can tell she is in love! What a thoughtful gift…hopefully you will post video of you all getting your music on in the future??
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Twitter: LosingBrownies
September 22, 2010 at 12:29 pm
I love the purple guitar! I always wanted to play piano when I was little. I finally started taking lessons in high school, but after a year my teacher gave up on me.
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September 22, 2010 at 8:10 pm
That picture is to die for!!!
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Is there anything more awesome than a purple guitar? I didn’t think so.
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September 23, 2010 at 8:37 am
I gotta say it, like the others, oooohhhh what a pretty, purple guitar. Looks like Sophia loves it. Nice mix of you guys, indeed.
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Very sensible to get a real instrument, as opposed to a play one that will fall apart in two seconds. Love the blue. Lucky girl!
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September 23, 2010 at 10:44 am
She’s so cute!!!! Hope she’s loving that purple guitar…LOTS!
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September 24, 2010 at 4:01 pm
That smile is priceless (and the guitar is awesome)! My boys are currently learning to play the guitar (and Javi will move on to drums after that). I hope to share stories like this soon!
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September 25, 2010 at 7:27 pm
I just wanted to let you know that I awarded you with the versitile blogger award.
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September 25, 2010 at 7:38 pm
I don’t know if I’m double posting this or not. If so, I’m sorry! I just wanted to let you know that I awarded you with the versitile blogger award.
You can see it at http://www.onebrownie.com