Isabelle.
You constantly amaze me. We are so lucky that you love school and you learn so much.
Wednesday, you were assigned homework. It was due next Tuesday. You wanted to start it immediately.
Mommy wanted to wait for the weekend. I thought it was going to take a long time. And, honestly, I thought it was going to be “mommy homework."
But, you totally knew what you had to do, and more importantly, how to do it.
You cut out those “momma and baby” animals like you had been using scissors all your life. And, then you used that glue stick and put the mommas right next to their babies. You did it like a pro.
Mommy should know by now that I shouldn’t set limits on your learning. I will work harder at encouraging new things and allowing you the ability to do to them without interfering.
Most importantly, I’m learning that you are becoming much less dependent on me. And, it makes me a little sad and a lot proud at the same time.
Love,
Mommy
PS However, you are still supposed to be dependent on me putting you down for a nap and staying in your room. But don’t worry. We will still work on that together.
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That is so cool. She actually understood the homework and went to town! I'm sure next time her enthusiasm will not cross into her nap time routine.
What a big girl. I even find myself doing that with alex thinking she can't do that yet and then being surprised that she can and wants to. Like help with dishes and laundry, she enjoys that! I need to take advantage of it more!
She's a southpaw, of course she is a smart girl!
I tell you each day they just blow us away with their abilities. Such small people with the ability to move the world! So super cool! They grow too fast don't they?
YaY! Go Isabelle! You smart little cookie!
Look at that beautiful girl! I feel bad, I don't think Punky has ever even touched a pair of scissors! Oh, the sheltered life of a homeschooled child!
Very sweet. It is so neat to see our children growing up, and doing all these things on their own, isn't it? You must be so proud of your big girl!
Bittersweet, too, huh?
Aww, what a big girl
My Blubs sure is growing up!
So cute!
I was scared to death to let Caroline use scissors. Little did I know she too knew exactly how to use them.
What a sweet post!
And when did she grow up?
I hardly recognize her.
Good luck with the letting her discover her independence…it is so hard!
i am proud of you mama.
and scissors and glue stick all by herself? total rock star
look at her go! too cute.
Sweet picture. I love it when they are energized by schoolwork!
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