Alex informed Nate and I today that green is his favorite color. When daddy inquired as to why, he promptly replied, "Because green means go, daddy!" (referring to traffic stop lights).
He is learning so much. I am absolutely amazed. Through a Reader Rabbit Preschool game he enjoys playing, he has learned to recognize many of his ABC's. His confidence is finally starting to build to the point that I can ask him the letters on the flash cards and he will tell me. He has been afraid to say them to me for fear of making a mistake.
Next we are going to work on sounds and then it's on to reading! ;-) As soon as I can get a good set of math manipulatives, we are going to start the Saxon K Math I have for him.
Phillip is keeping busy as usual. I have noticed that he seems to have an intense interest in cooking. He loves to help mommy... in fact, helping mommy cook is the only activity I have found that will keep his attention longer than 30 minutes. I have had him sit by my side for several hours at a time. He will not leave until we are done and he's usually disappointed when we are. I frequently catch him getting into the cupboards to dig out miscellaneous items and a mixing bowl wanting to mix things up. I'm wondering if I could create some sort of creative cooking center for him to play in. Any ideas for safe, cheap ingredients to put in it?
Although still not walking, Peter has started pushing himself from all fours onto just his feet and standing there for a minute. It probably won't be much longer, I imagine. He is currently cutting the last of his 8 front teeth as well as all four 1-yr molars. Nights have been a little rough for both of us.
Well, that's about it for today. I'd better go get back to work!
God Bless,
Rebecca