That day of rest I took on Monday seems like ages ago. Why? Because I have been busily preparing for my fall Kindermusik classes that begin today. To be exact, they start in 2 hours and 31 minutes. I am so excited to see all of my families and share new music with them. This session is especially significant for me. I began teaching four years ago. The Kindermusik curricula loops on a 2 year schedule. That way, a child will never repeat a unit. Having taken a year off after Liam was born, (a sort of delayed maternity break) I have never taught this fall's sessions since my very first semester. This week, I am filled with nostalgia as I return to these familiar songs and activities.
There are some families that have been with me since my little studio opened 4 years ago. Some have moved on to elementary school or other preschool activities. Some have just moved (boohoo!). I have the fondest memories of the very first classes that I spent with those mothers and children. I have been privileged to watch the growth of children and mothers. Knowing that music has been a part of their lives from the start makes me smile. Today I am sending love out to all of those early students and their families, where ever this finds them today.
Here's to a great fall semester!
