Earlier this week, while JM was at work, I waited not-so-patiently for the truck to deliver our baby.
JM grew up with a piano in her home. Almost every time I visited her family, someone was playing the piano...usually her.
And now she's got a piano of her own!
I couldn't wait for her to get off work. And I'm totally shocked she didn't get a speeding ticket on her way home.
When she sat down to play, it was beautiful. It reminded me that she really hasn't changed much since I first met her...and that's a wonderful thing.
Here she is playing a song she wrote for me many years ago when she was in college.
When she was done, I tried playing the only song I knew. But I couldn't remember anything beyond the second chord of Chopsticks.
I suppose I'll have plenty of opportunities to learn now!
Having a piano at home is so cool. We had one when I was growing up and I wish my mom had pushed me to keep up with my lessons. I was really good at whining my way out of stuff when I was 9.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new purchase.
This post totally reminds me of the movie Once! (If you haven't seen it yet, do so post haste - it's amazing.)
ReplyDeleteK.M. - It's only been a couple of days, but I love having a piano at home. JM's been playing almost non-stop, so I think she likes it, too!
ReplyDeleteAlison - Seen it. Loved it!
Congratulations you two! Can't wait to come down and tickle the ivories myself.
ReplyDeleteMy sister would be VERY jealous of you. She's always wanted a piano like that. Very nice choice!
ReplyDeleteThat's completely awesome! My parents recently had my piano tuned, so it sounds like a new piano. :D
ReplyDeleteGreat story Jay! The piano is such a magical instrument.
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