OK, so I admit that my posts are few and far between. That's mainly because I feel like every time I post, I have to have a picture or two attached to it...if I could just use the blog as an electronic diary/journal, then I would post more frequently. I tend to upload my photos en masse, not piecemeal, day by day...fortunately, today I have uploaded my photos from the past 6 weeks or so, so you're in for a treat!
This post is about none other than my growing daughter. She's been in school for a little over a month now, and I can't believe how much she's learning! I am so pleased with how things are going (other than her constant disciplinary problems for not keeping her hands to herself!). Last night, we were drawing with chalk on the driveway, and she drew her first letter: E of course! I feel she's behind or at least challenged in the writing/coloring department. I can't get her to hold the crayon/marker the "right" way despite numerous attempts. She draws nothing but lines and circles. Lately she's been drawing those things and calling them something (like an animal, car, etc.). She drew a skewed smiley face (which she calls "crazy man") the other day, and I was overjoyed! Then, last night, I showed her how to make an "e," and she did it immediately! I picked her up and spun her around, kissing her until I got dizzy! After that, every time she drew another "e," she wanted mami to "get excited."
This morning before school, she grabbed Dr. Suess' Hop on Pop and basically started reading it to me. Memorization and referring to the illustrations, of course, but progress nonetheless. Could it be that reading so much to her will really help her learn to read? That's what the research says, but when you witness it firsthand in someone you love, it has a whole new meaning!
Attached are various pics giving attitude in her cute outfits. Grammy basically buys her wardrobe, and Em always looks so good in everything (alert: mom bias). Enjoy! Especially check out the one where she made the letter "n" with her magnets and the one where she arranged the play-doh balls in order of size! That's my girl!
