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My Lovely Little Learner

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Today was parent-teacher conferences for Monkeys preschool.  Actually, yesterday was, and I totally missed the appointment, but we’ll talk about my shotty memory later…. if I don’t forget.

I was a little nervous because Monkey tends to have a very large imagination, which can sometimes lead to her being easily distracted.  We got there and her teacher went over her little grade sheet, which Monkey got the highest mark on everything.  The teachers comments said she is a very aggressive learner and pursues knowledge!  I was a little surprised, but of course so thrilled.  But, the best part for me was when she told me Monkey was the first one in her class to start reading and that she even helps other kids read when they are learning sounds and letters. (more…)

How Big Is It?

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

On our way home from preschool, I thought it would be fun to share some of the excitement that Daddy and I have had while planning our Disney trip.  She knows we are going, but she has no idea what she’s actually going to, so I thought I’d start by telling her how big it is.  As we passed a large bank on the side of the road I pointed to it and said “Monkey, it’s even bigger than that building!”

Her eyes got as big as saucers, and she said “WHOA!!!”

So then we started heading into our neighborhood and I said “Do you see all of those houses and that field?  It’s bigger than that!”

“Wow!”

So then I said “It’s bigger than our whole neighborhood!”

To which she responded “Wait… is it bigger than you!?”

That was the end of that discussion.

She’s A Renaissance Girl

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Can you believe it’s already time to register Monkey for Kindergarten?  I am still in denial about it.  Can my first baby be old enough for Kindergarten?  You mean she doesn’t get to stay home with me forever?!

Our neighborhood school wasn’t built due to budget cuts, so the district would bus her to an elementary school in town, but it has never felt right. (more…)