I'm very excited about violin because I took violin growing up. Now I'll have an excuse to squeak away! I think it's going to be really good for DD. I think she has similar perfectionist issues, like her brother. For him it really has forced us to methodically work on those issues. Piano has really been great for him.
I know what you mean about the Henry and Mudge, etc books! I felt like those books were the right level either. Maybe for a week. Even magic tree house books never felt like enough once DS started reading. And I have to say, those books are not my favorite!
Sadly, DS hates to have us read to him now. He reads whatever on his own much faster and doesn't have the patience. I think we may try and do some audio books homeschooling now.
