As many of you know, I was a Kindermusik mom before I became a Kindermusik educator. Noah started his first classes just over three years ago as a baby in the Kindermusik Village classes. We had so much fun singing and dancing to "Aiken Drum," exploring eggshakers, and just spending time together with each other and with other families.

And, that's really why I decided to become a Kindermusik educator when our teacher moved away. Yes, we learned the music basics--children can do that quite easily when young. Kindermusik gave us so much more than a simple music class; we worked on Noah's physical skills (running was a favorite), thinking and listening skills, SOCIAL skills, and language skills. Even more than that, it gave us a special time each week to spend with friends and with one another.

Some of those friends we made that first semester continue to be part of our circle of family here in Laredo. Some we've met more recently through Kindermusik classes.

This afternoon we had the opportunity to play with one of those dear Kindermusik friends. Noah and Didi love playing together.