Shannon's Violin

This is Shannon's favourite toy at the moment. She would pick up everyday and play with it while humming "music" at the same time, as if like real. If only Jie Jie has half of her interest and enthusiasm when it comes to practising her violin.

No. 1 Fan

Shannon is Jie Jie's No. 1 violin fan. Everyday without fail, she would ask to watch the violin performance of Rachel that we downloaded onto our phones as video clips. Even Barney show video clips couldn't catch her attention as long as the violin video clip. And everytime, she sees Rachel's violin case and music stand (with her violin book) in any part of the house, she will raise her arms to show the action of playing violin.

Last night, just for fun, I let Shannon had a try at playing Jie Jie's violin. She liked it so much that she didn't want to let go of it when we told her to keep it back in the case. How I wish Jie Jie has as much enthusiasm as her little sister when it comes to playing her violin.

Violin Concert 2009

This is the day that I've made Rachel worked hard for. It is the day of her violin concert held at YMS Auditorium. It is an annual event organized by her teacher, Ms Kon, for her classes of students.

Rachel is going up the stage to play a piece of music all by herself. Seeing her walked up the stage, I held my breath and could hear my own heartbeat. I was even more anxious than the performer.

Watching Rachel on stage and seeing how well composed she was to finish her performance, it almost brought tears to my eyes. I am so proud of my little girl. She had not only played solo, she had played it well too (much better than all the practice sessions I had with her).

I learnt a lesson today. Have faith in your children and they will do well.

At the end of the concert, every student received a reward from Ms Kon for the excellent performance they put up : a fresh water lobster to bring home as pet.