I chose this picture because this encapsulates how I felt at the end of my work week! It's not just your children, don't worry! I always feel this way at this time of year. There is so much paperwork going out and coming in, my To-Do list is incredibly long and we never seem to have enough to time to get it all done. Not to mention I was blessed with both of my children in May, so there is always a birthday party that I'm throwing right in the middle of all this!
I'm SURE you can relate! You're parents, after all and I know we ALL feel this way now.
I have to say, I was pretty disappointed with how many children told me that they weren't sure if they'd be joining band next year. I try not to take it personally, but it's hard. We've all had such a blast this year and a lot of the children I talked to didn't have any really good reasons! I think many of the bandlings are just a little apprehensive about changing schools, schedules and classes. I know they feel overwhelmed and there are so many uncertainties. But the biggest relief to them is that band can be a CONSTANT! A BUFFER! It is a place where they KNOW they will have a lot of friends, they will KNOW what will be going on, they will KNOW they will have a place! With so many UNknowns coming up, wouldn't it be good to have all of the consistency band has to offer??
Please take some time to talk with your child about band next year. I tried to impart to them how I didn't really like to practice that much, but how I always liked BEING in band. I wanted to quit plenty of times. My dad would never let me because he knew what a great place it was for me.
I can't wait for the concert on Thursday, May 19 at 7pm at Nippersink Middle School! The band is going to blow you away! Have a great weekend! It's going to be a beautiful Mother's Day this year!
