To be or not to be a PIANO PLAYER?

Danica hates practicing piano. Her dad doesn't understand why I make the kids take piano lessons. It is stressful - I yell she cries. She thinks her piano teacher is mean, her school teacher is mean and I am mean. Is it worth it? I took a poll at work on Wednesday and every nurse, midwife and physician I talked to said they have kids who either 1) thank them for having them take piano lessons or 2) say why didn't you make me keep taking piano lessons?!! This year is especially hard because she is going to a lady who is a professional and she won't let Danica pass a song off until it is perfect. No wrong notes, exact timing, good dynamics etc. I want a crystal ball that I can look into the future in and see her saying "thanks mom for making me take piano" and then maybe I would have the stamina to continue with the pain and suffering of piano practicing.

Otherwise, not much new here. Sunday was beautiful weather. The kids and I rode Fahs Elle. Lynnaea was riding by herself and she was kicking and kicking Fahs Elle and I said "what are your trying to do?" and she said "run" and I told her to work on walking first. So, then when she came back around from walking around the field she has both legs off one side of the saddle and I said" are you trying to get off?" and she said "no, I am riding side saddle." AHHHH- why not just ride the horse plain and simple!!! I tried making butterhorns for dinner club Monday and they did not turn out that great - and it took up my whole day. Tuesday I cleaned the house ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL Day long. My house was a disaster but now it is clean. Wednesday I went to work and had a really emotional draining day and Thursday I pretended to work on potty training Anders. I think I will wait till after Christmas. I need more time to prepare mentally. (Forexample, I took Anders every 45 minute s to the bathroom yesterday - we had just barely gone and sat on the toilet for a good while and as SOON as he is back on the CARPET playing he pees all over everywhere.) The weather is cold today and it is suppose to snow alot tonight and tomorrow. Anyway, that is all. Have a good day.