Why I was a bit excited to take down Christmas this year

With the big kids off to their first day of school in 2013 and Christmas decorations mostly packed away for another year, we welcomed a very special and extra large delivery last Wednesday. 

We may not have room for a Christmas tree in our house next year.  In fact, we barely have room for our couch:)  Of course, I'm not complaining at all.

This is a very big deal to me.  I don't think I have necessarily earned such an incredibly beautiful instrument to treasure for the rest of my life and to share with my family, but I can't think of a worldly possession that means more to me.  I feel so blessed that circumstances worked out for us to find this piano and I hope that I can instill in my kids not so much a fear (there is a lot of "Don't touch that!" "Wash your hands!" "Step away from the piano!" going on right now) but definitely a respect for this and all instruments.  I'm not sure I'll ever stop smiling about this latest addition to our home.