Eagle Scout, Piano, and Dawna

Mario was trying to motivate Eric last year by telling him that once he made Eagle he could quit piano lessons. Eric has taken lessons since the day after he turned 7. He is finally good enough to play in Priesthood meeting and so he does when the Bishopric asks him to. When I first heard of this "deal," I immediately disagreed with it. I think he needs to continue to play or else he will forget everything.

Erin was recently talking to some young women about what they were looking for in a husband. The typical LDS responses came up like, attended seminary and went on a mission. But some said that they would only marry a man who knew how to play the piano. One girl that has this requirement is Dawna Herr.

Eric may deny this, but I think it was love at first sight when Eric and Dawna first met. Too bad they were only 12 at the time and they still have 2 1/2 more years until they can date each other. I say too bad because Mario and I love her family and we would be thrilled if Eric married someone like her. But we may not even live in Tucson long enough for them to ever have that first date.

Anyway, back to quitting piano. While we were discussing Eric being able to quit last night, Erin looked over to Eric and told him that Dawna said he couldn't quit piano. I knew why since Erin had told me about her conversation before. So Mario immediately said that no, Eric would not be able to quit even after Eagle. He was convinced that it was in Eric's best interest to continue piano.

At that point, Eric threw up his arms and said, "I'm not even dating her or married to her and she is already controlling my life!".

We all got a good laugh and he went back to practicing the piano. I wonder if he will still ask to quit now.

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