Keys to Success

This is Xanthe with her "piano coach," Ellison.  They have been practicing together every morning this summer at 8:00.  Xanthe comes in pj's (or a swimsuit, Ruby's sweater and pink slippers, as the case may be) and they go through Xanthe's checklist.  Xanthe loves it and looks forward to practicing with Ellison.  I loved it because it saved me when I felt sick.  It was such a boost to know that at least one thing was done every morning.  Often, Sarah was baking something delicious for breakfast during the practicing and Xanthe would get a little plate of treats.  I think Xanthe wishes she could move in with Ellison's family!

Thanks, Ellison, for the great job you have done, and thanks, Sarah, for facilitating this thing.  It was the best idea we've ever had!  (Besides making cookies from ground wheat.  hee hee)