Margaret has decided she wants to begin harp lessons. She loves the delicate beauty of the harp and already imagines herself dressed as an angel and strumming this ethereal instrument for next year's Christmas Pageant. She was so excited when I found her a harp teacher and absolutely cannot wait to get started this week. In her enthusiasm, she kept saying things like: "I can't believe I am going to play the harp"; "Maybe Theresa can play a duet with me on her violin"; "Are you going to buy me a harp, or will we rent one?"; "Did you ever think about harp lessons when you were younger, Mom?"; "Why do they always show angels playing harps?"; "Do you think the harp will be hard or easy to play?"; "Where do you think we will keep my harp?"
After about a day or so of this, Margaret mused to Agnes, "I can't wait for my first harp lesson," to which Agnes deadpanned, "That's great, Margaret, but could you stop harping on it?"
Agnes' response is priceless!
I hope Margaret does enjoy the new instrument.
Posted by: Ann Y | January 07, 2007 at 03:06 PM
LOL!! That's too funny. You're children are so precious.
Posted by: KC | January 07, 2007 at 04:20 PM
That's very funny! I can't wait to see the pictures of Margaret playing the harp.
Posted by: Beck | January 07, 2007 at 04:31 PM
What a cute story! I also look forward to seeing the pics of your angel playing her harp.
Posted by: Mary Beth P | January 07, 2007 at 06:10 PM
That is wonderful. Our daughter accompanies (on piano) a Celtic harpist and I've tried to encourage her (dd) to take up this kind of harp. Her piano teacher who she's studied with for a number of years plays an orchestral harp and could easily teach her. I think the harp, Celtic or orchestral is just wonderful. A little hefty to cart around :)...but, very nice for special events. Best wishes for harp playing! St. Cecilia, pray for us, Denise
Posted by: Denise in Ohio | January 07, 2007 at 07:01 PM
How wonderful! My dd has played harp for 4 years - it is such a lovely sounding instrument. You will love the sweet music! Before you know it she'll be playing at Mass! May I suggest starting with Immaculate Mary-then she can honor Our Lady with her very first song!
Posted by: Kimberlee | January 07, 2007 at 08:47 PM
Too funny!
Posted by: Therese | January 07, 2007 at 09:42 PM
Just what would a harp cost? It seems like it would be a pretty pricey instrument.
Agnes' response was very "punny" - clever girl.
Posted by: MaryM | January 07, 2007 at 10:54 PM
Alice how old is Margaret? My dd 9 has been asking to play the harp for 3 years now.
Posted by: molly | January 15, 2007 at 08:23 PM
Oh Brother I am such a dork, I see she is age 9...duh!!
Posted by: molly | January 15, 2007 at 08:24 PM