“Introduce MUSIC to Young Children – – as soon as possible”
When you think back – – and start to remember – – when I was “young” I wanted to learn to play the PIANO – – or at least have been able to take some lessons – – when I was so young – – that to learn – – would have been so easy
but… in my case that was not something that could have been done – – and I never – ever forgot – – but – – when I had children – – immediately – – at and as early as possible – – MUSIC… was in the plan for my children to learn – – and… I took the time to sit and listen to their practicing – – – I would hum along – – so that they knew that I was listening – – – and that they were not along – – whatever they were learning – – I was with them – – all the way.
It was FUN – – to see and hear my sons, Lee and Al – – each doing what … was coming to them in such an easy and fun way – – they were really enjoying each lesson – – and getting to be performers – – to show everybody – – where they were headed – – all that they could do – – and so good and natural – – for being so young.
Lee is sitting at the organ – – my idea to start on an organ – – so that the note that was just read and played – – would carry on – – long enough for them to read and find the next note. That way they could could hear the music – – and keep the sound of the song or piece – – in the brain – – till they would eventually get – – the reading and playing – – more in line of the tempo of the song.Worked out very well – – they were learning to read and play music so – we upgraded.
When it came our making a home move – – my first arrangements – – were made at the “MUSIC STORE” had to check out the next better instrument – – want more in the line of foot pedals and a complete sound that would be so much better and longer lasting – – they would pick up the instrument at the old location – – and when we were in the new home and ready – – the new instruments were delivered.
Best way to have the “MUSIC” Instruments – – that work to the MAX – – and everyone is HAPPY!
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“One MORE for the ROAD”
Since it was Lee Aldrich’s … BIRTHDAY on the FIRST of AUGUST – and I like to celebrate someone’s BIRTHDAY for a week – – just have to add one more PHOTO – and this PHOTO includes… MOTHER, Louise Aldrich- Stanley and she is sitting on the right – – in the grouping below.
Next to LOUISE… is one of her younger sons’ AL ALDRICH – – and he is pointing to me… as he is telling my son, Lee Jr. – to smile for the camera. The camera that I have and learning “HOW” to use is a “Polaroid” Land Camera… that would take the photo and would develop inside and as you pulled the tab – advancing to the next photo to be made – – you would lift the picture door – lift out picture and apply a liquid coater – – share the finished PHOTO – and they were all terrific – – a real memory maker… something “new then” – -but now obsolete.
Sitting on the floor, my husband, LEE Sr., and leaning on him is Donald Aldrich and almost not in this photo is Thomas Aldrich – – and from the grins and smiles on all of the faces – – sure must be telling some good stories.
Something about living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida – – we would always have FAMILY and FRIENDS stay with us for a few days – and with living within a mile of the OCEAN – – we always had a nice time getting a tan- – just spending TIME laying in the warm “SUNSHINE” watching the nice waves of the OCEAN rolling in and making a real nice back drop for taking PHOTOS – – as usually… everyone wants to return up NORTH – – with an award winning and the best looking “SUN- tan” – ever.
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Remember – EASTER – 04/14/1963
Easter Sunday and an “EASTER BUNNY” – is all foreign information… for a fifteenth month old baby – – and we can see – – that baby Al – – sitting in the “high-chair” just has no real idea of what all that stuff is doing on the dining room table – – – and so early in the morning?
The table is set up … for four boys – – Tom in high school gets the smallest basket – – and the baby Al – – the youngest boy gets the largest basket – – – but it is not the size of the basket that makes you feel good – – it is all of the sweet treats that are spread out on the table … that being bigger – you know – – there is more your hand can reach and grab – – – all without any help – – it is all there to just share and enjoy!
“The early bird gets the worm” – – he who gets up early – – can start to try out some of those colorful and fancy wrapped candies – – mostly chocolate – – who wants any thing else – -but who will get the big “Chocolate Bunny” – – some of the larger size… are now made hollow inside – such a big disappointment – – I always enjoyed the solid “Chocolate Bunny” as you would have more of the good stuff – – – and the longer it lasts – – the more you think that you are enjoying “EASTER!”
That’s big brother, Lee serving baby brother, Al with some of the “EASTER” treats … the ones he knows he can give to baby Al – – but … he is big enough – and knows what he likes – – as Lee has been around a little longer – – and NOW – – can tell the little baby – – the way – – that things happen on “EASTER” – – – so nice to be the bigger brother – – the one who NOW has all the answers – – just knows so much – – for being the big … four years old.
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“Do You want to Surprise – Daddy?”
“Al – I want you to pay attention to what I am going to tell you” – “You know that it is “DADDY’s” Birthday – this coming Friday, August 1st, 2014 – and you have to help me make this a very special day for “Daddy” – OKAY? ? – “Okay?”
“Lee – is that when we get lots of gifts and cake and ice cream?”
“Al – I know that you are not as old as me – but, you remember the times, that we have cake and ice cream – everybody is here and we have lots of “FUN” and everybody is so “HAPPY” – well that’s what “we” are going to do – on the 1st of August – we are going to make “Daddy” – so “HAPPY!”
Lee Jr., big brother is telling his baby brother, Al – what the plans will be for their Daddy’s – Big Birthday Party on August 1st!
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