Kenny is a really smart guy. That's why he reasons his way out of things. He taught himself the ABCs at two and knew all his letter sounds at two and a half. People are under the impression that it is because I am a teacher that he gained these skills at such an early age. Could not be farther from the truth. I read to him every night, and give him educational toys and videos, but that is the extent of my involvement in his development (no judging- I have other things to do like paint my toenails, wash my hair, and eat bon-bons). Actually, I really don't do those things. I mean, I do wash my hair and I do paint my toenails and I have been known to eat a box of Dove mini-ice cream bars...so...hmmm...maybe I am... Doesn't matter, I'm digressing.
Nathan on the other hand is completely the opposite. He is capable of learning things. He will suddenly pop out with this knowledge we had no idea he had. Like counting to ten. But he is totally uninterested in learning his colors, or shapes, or letters.
Which is why I like this video. I have my teach-himself-so-I-can-eat-Dove-bars kid teach my I-just-don't-see-the-relevance-in-learning-colors-kid the letters.
Life is grand!
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We are hoping to raise Avery right and then she can raise the rest of our children!
What a great idea. I'll have to use that one. Of course, I have to get Landan interested in learning first.
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