Music makes the world go round

I've been taking Noey to Kindermusik classes on Thursday afternoons for the past couple of weeks. Maybe there is a kiasu mummy in me somewhere... Heh.

In truth, it's not my intention to hothouse him early, but rather, cos I thought it would be fun for us to do something together. I personally love classes and have signed myself up for all sorts before -- Photography. Cooking. Salsa (still have 2 left feet). Even Malay (don't ask). Since I'm off on alternate weekdays I thought I might as well put that time to good use and bring him for something that we might both enjoy. Besides, Sophie's Mum Mich -- my go-to person for parenting advice -- gave a positive review so I decided to bring him for a couple of trial classes to see how he liked it.

As it turns out, this boy might have some of my class-loving genes. Maybe it's something about sitting in a circle or being around other little persons -- whereas he is usually unwilling to sit still, in class, he pays attention (or looks at the teacher anyway) and sits on my lap, allowing me to move his hands and legs as required. Seeing his happy smiles was enough to get me to sign-up for the remainder of the module, which was another 4 lessons.

This is probably Noey's favourite part -- before the lesson starts when he's allowed to roam around freely and they take out the balls and other toys/instruments to play.

"I'm here to play? What kind of class is this?"

"Let's see what this ball is made of..."

"Ok, this is fun!"

Quite coincidentally, just shortly after I started bringing him for classes, Noey started nodding his head and bouncing and shaking when standing at his cot, at his play table and pretty much whenever any music plays. "Dance Noey!" I'll tell him, and he'll bounce and bob obligingly. It's too cute.

Now that the module is over I'm wondering whether to continue. Class starts at 3.30pm and it's a full day operation from the time he wakes up to ensure that he takes his naps at the appropriate times so we can make it without a grouchy sleepy baby. Already we had to miss one class because he chose to fall asleep at 3pm. Sigh.

Still hoping I can find a better time slot somewhere! We went for the Kid's Loft Kindermusik trial class and that was great but Papa wants 5pm on a Sat to be free for other activities so we're still on the hunt.

In the meantime, Noey will keep on bopping to his own beat.