Our household, always musically-inclined to begin with, is positively rocking these days. Derek--who's wanted to be a drummer probably since the day he picked up his toddler spoon and banged it on the table--has finally hooked up with some classmates to form a 5th-grade band. Between them, they have multiple electric guitars and amps, a drumset, and a microphone (But no Roadies to haul their stuff--oh that's right: they just call them "Dad"! And the Tour Bus that gets them to each other's houses? Mom's sensible Subaru!). The boys schedule rehearsals and get together in one of the boy's basements to "jam". On the business end, they're collaborating on a band name and logo at the moment. They're writing songs and working on playing cover tunes together. Yeah, he's definitely living the dream! (All he needs is some groupies....wait, what am I saying? Then we'd have to hire Security to keep the squealing 10-year old girls away!)
Riley, not to be outdone, (and wanting to be exactly like his older brother, of course) has been diligently toiling away at his desk in his room, composing his own songs. He went to school and recruited three of his 2nd-grade friends to join his group (they might not have ANY idea what he's talking about, but they gamely agreed to sign on!). And what could a 7-year old possibly find to sing about? Well, you heard (okay, SAW) it here first, a sample from Riley's future Debut Album: "I'm too awesome, you're just a possum. You are not a punk, sitting in your bunk. Too awesome, get a grip, conquer your fears, or I'll give you tears!" (I'll bet Jon Bon Jovi started out in elementary school writing tunes similar to this one!) Whereas Derek prefers to be a non-vocal band member, Riley seems to have a classic Lead Singer personality. Last night, as a matter of fact, I heard him humming a recognizable tune ("Break Your Heart", by Taio Cruz, if you're interested) WHILE brushing his teeth (a rare and special talent? useful for fitting in a few minutes of practice before bed, anyway!).
At dinner a few nights ago, Derek started imagining out loud about "someday when I make it big and play in huge arenas for thousands of screaming fans". Yes, sweetie, that would be an exciting and fulfilling life...now eat your broccoli, finish your Spelling homework, and get your pjs on! (I'm sure AC/DC had to be in bed at 8:45 once upon a time too...)
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