My Musical Genius

I've played the piano since I was about 10 or so. My parents bought me a piano for my 12th, maybe 13th, birthday...I can't remember which. My piano has made many moves and is still kicking. It's a digital piano, so it never needs tuning, thank goodness. I can't imagine how many times that thing would have needed tuning after the hell it's been through. I rarely play anymore, but find when I do sit down at it, I miss it. I've had to make several cheat sheets and sometimes have to reteach myself how to read music. It comes back quickly and I can still pound out several memorized songs.

Jake has taken an interest in the piano, if a 16 month old can really take an interest in something. When he wants to play, he pulls the bench out and waits. I have to lift the cover and turn it on for him, but he'll pound on it a few times and then he's finished. He waits for me to get him off the bench and then he politely pushes it back where it goes. He really just wants me to play so he can dance. I'm not sure if he's using his fingers to conduct or uses them as part of his dance moves, but it's pretty funny!