Angry Birds Star Wars

So this may be the year of "Star Wars."  Today during piano practice, I noticed Madison was struggling a little to get the idea of "Fine Musicians."  Daddy decided to use the new Kindle as inspiration - we got one for Madison some time ago, but believe it or not, we've never even opened the thing yet.  We got it as a learning tool for Madison, so today while she was at school, Daddy was finding educational apps to put on it.  BUT... there are a few "noneducational" ones on there as well, including "Angry Birds Star Wars" and "Temple Run:  Brave."

Madison's eyes lit up the moment she saw the Kindle.  She knew exactly what it was, and suddenly perked up on piano practice.  From that point on, she was Liberace.  Or at least Floyd Cramer.  It was a great motivational tool:  finish this with style, and we'll be going off to a galaxy far, far away.

Sure enough, we were there and playing, just Daddy and Madison defeating those Imperial pigs.  It's a fun game, one we enjoyed for a little longer than I'd care to admit right now!

Today was the first day of school for Madison in 2013.  She returned from an extended Winter break, and just loved going to school.  She was up and out of bed quickly this morning, quite anxious to go!  Quite unlike Daddy throughout his entire early educational history.

The weather was cold today, so we were enjoying staying inside a bit more than usual.  Also, we enjoyed the fireplace as well:  'tis the season to light fires in the fireplace.  Not only is it functional, but there's something quite pleasant about a log burning in the fireplace, isn't there?  After Madison went to bed, Mommy and Daddy enjoyed the movie "It Can Happen to You," part of our 90's romantic comedy marathon.

One thing we did today was this:  return to the library.  Madison and Daddy hit the books, and dvds, and audio books as well.  Daddy got the next Disney Fairies book, "The Quest for the Wand," which we all listened to together before bedtime.  Madison sat in bed, and Mommy and Daddy sat on the floor in her room, each of us listening to the start of the adventure.

It was a good start to the 2013 for Madison, and it's back to the old schedule.  That means back to getting up early, and going to bed early.  This may take some adjusting....!