Genius Boy?

It's been a while since I wrote here. The craft boutique is done and the head and chest cold is waning so I can get back to this.

Earlier this month I flipped over the calendar page one evening and began making dinner. Behind me I heard E saying, "N.O. No. N.O. No. No-vem, Mom is that a 'b' or a 'd'." at that point it was very clear to me that he was trying to read the month. I told him it was a B. "-Ber. November."
"Yes! Did you do this is school today?"
"No."
"Have you ever done this in school?"
"No."
I was so proud of him. My 3 (nearly 4) year old had figured out on his own what it said. He is so interested in learning to read. We often read words and try different initial letters and sound out everything. I hope he doesn't lose his enthusiasm for reading and books.

Herbert

For E's fourth birthday I gave him a bit of responsibility. That responsibility goes by the name Herbert. He is a golden colored Betta fish. He wanted a goldfish but there was no way I could afford the space for a 20 gallon tank the store suggested and I did my home work. Betta fish can live up to 5 years. I have never known a gold fish to last that long and I am not interested in having the death talk too soon or too often.

We got the fish at PetSmart because the people I have talked to there about the idea of a fish for a four year old were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable and it is close to home. I am still recovering from a bad cold and shopping around for a fish wasn't on the agenda - sleeping was/is on the agenda. When we were leaving he sounded out PetSmart. The kid is amazing.

Herbert's name must be pronounced fully to please E. If the T at the end trails off, or you call him Herbie E has a fit. Keep it in mind should you visit.

Indians

In school E learned all about the first Thanksgiving, the pilgrims sharing food with the indigenous people, etc. Yesterday we were watching the 1995 movie "The Indian in the Cupboard". If you're not familiar with the story a boy gets a small cupboard and a plastic Indian for his birthday. When he locks the figure in the cupboard it comes to life. When the door was opened and you could see the live person I said, "look E it's the Indian."
"No mom," he said in a most serious tone, "that's a Naked American."
I love how PC he can be.

Well most go sleep into wellness — after the garbage is taken out of course.