A Violin Named Chance

Today I am a proud recipient of having a Violin named after me. Though I have never met this boy, or beheld the famous violin, I will be forever bonded to this boy and his little violin. This honor came from Linze Struiksma and her nannying efforts in Germany. Below is the description of how it all went down, and then some pictures of the now famous Nico and his violin, Chance.

So, the other night I was in charge of bedtime duty with the boys, which means violin practice as well. Nico recently got a new violin and Finn took his old one. The old one's name is "Lucy," but the new one didn't have a name yet... I have been trying for three weeks to get him to choose a name, and that night I ALMOST got him to go for "Guido," when he said, "What are names of your boyfriends?" I said, "Nico and Finn." He laughed and said, "NO. I mean you boyfriends at home , or your friends that are boys." I said, "Ben, Chance, Adam, Tyler..."

Suddenly, he yelled, "STOP! Chance? Like in Homeward Bound?" I said, "Well, except that's a talking dog, and my friend is a real, live boy." Nico replied, "Chance... Tell your friend there is now a dog and a violin named after him."

Thus, Nico has named his violin, CHANCE. After, he said, "It's partially cause I have to take a lot of CHANCES when trying to play it right... get it?" HAHA! He's a smart cookie.
So, CONGRATS, Chance Basinger! You have a violin in Germany named after YOU.

 Here he is, Nico, the man of the hour with his violin, Chance. I am beaming with pride already. I can just see him becoming famous and talking about his violin named Chance. Keep practicing, Nico, you now have a fan in America.

Here is Nico (and Chance) and Finn practicing away! Keep it up boys! Make me proud!

I just had to share all of this because it really made my day. It is not everyday that you have a violin named after you. Also, a shout out to Linze and her friendship. She is one of those that last, despite the distance and the time apart. Love ya, Linze!