Hey Robyn:

congratulations on Sam, hey could it be that when they serve some food he does not like and they still ask him to eat, he is throwing tantrums, I would think with 4 year old that is high probability than any other things. I m very happy for both of you.

Asha

Robyn, I'm so glad things are starting to settle. I don't remember Sam's age but he would have to be very young - perhaps pre school to 1st grade??? Anyway, violin lessons? I don't blame him for having a problem. LOL! I think I lasted 6 weeks at the most. Of course I had a reason. My father started playing as a small child and by 9 was teaching. His violin paid for college or helped and he then had an orchestra to earn money, so even after he became a chemist and a plastics pioneer, Daddy was into music and his violin, and in later years used to enjoy meeting older musicians who played in restaurants and they would let him sit in. Having someone like that who knew every squeak around was "not so good", but hey, it's a difficult instrument to play. Does Sam take Suzuki method?

Looks like you ideas are working for both of you. Keep up with this; it does seem to be working.

Thanks gang!

Sam is 4...last year of PRE-K. He actually LOVES the violin lessons as does my daughter. If they didn't I wouldn't make them! Yes, its Suzuki. I teach at a school -- Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville -- that has a Suzuki instruction program that is 40 years old! The founder of the program was the first American music teacher to bring the Suzuki method to the US. The students in the program travel the world touring...they are VERY talented!!! My daughter is VERY musical...its her strength so as long as she loves it I support it!!! I'm sure having a dad that loved this instrument had its benefits and disadvantages!! Do you at least enjoy listening to the violin? Personally I prefer the cello but I can't convince either child to do the Suzuki Cello lessons!!!

Sam needs some "good attention" for positive things so yesterday was a good day. We'll see how it goes today, too!!!

I don't have anything constructive to add except to say I'm glad you had a good day and hope the good days turn into good weeks and good months with Sam.

Jean

BTW...3 mornings in a row...NO NAUSEA!!!!!!!!!!! I never thought the day would come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nothing has really changed except my attitude of being able to let go more...

Thanks Jean...

Isn't it amazing what our minds and thoughts can do to our physical well-being.

Jean

Definitely!