London pees. Lots. Grass is notoriously annoyed by it.. in fact, it ceases to exist in the presence of it. Today we raked up a bit of dead grass, and even with watering and snow, and rain (haha), it reeeeked. London’s pee is so seriously pungent that the entire area smells of it (it’s not […]
Super Dead Fish
Jessica, the 7 year old gold fish ($.12 feeder) is dead. BUT… Take heart.. She’s not just dead… She’s SUPER DEAD! Lily identified the fish as, well, not breathing nor moving a couple of mornings ago. We’d expected this and moved her to her own tank for the duration. She was rather old, […]
Super Dead Fish
Jessica, the 7 year old gold fish ($.12 feeder) is dead. BUT… Take heart.. She’s not just dead… She’s SUPER DEAD! Lily identified the fish as, well, not breathing nor moving a couple of mornings ago. We’d expected this and moved her to her own tank for the duration. She was rather old, […]
Our Hike
We went hiking today with a friend who hasn’t had much exposure to Lily. After being in her presence for a few hours, he concluded that talking with her is like talking to a little adult. He seemed pleased with her ability to communicate and articulate her thoughts so completely. She managed quite well […]
Words, Words, Everywhere Words
Cecily is now not only recognizing some words (written), but is creating them. She regularly indicates the initial sounds and their letters of words as she chooses, and will ask for more information about the words sometimes. She is putting together patterns, similarities, and exceptions… and states her thoughts about each. Words that she’s familiar […]
It's Ok, Mama's Here
There have been many, many times in the last 3.5 years when Cecily has awakened a bit in the night, or when an infant, awakened any time of the day, and I (Angie) have come to her side to sooth and solve. I think I have often said something like, “Lilybug, ______________ Mama’s here”, in […]
It's Ok, Mama's Here
There have been many, many times in the last 3.5 years when Cecily has awakened a bit in the night, or when an infant, awakened any time of the day, and I (Angie) have come to her side to sooth and solve. I think I have often said something like, “Lilybug, ______________ Mama’s here”, in […]
Her Babies
Today she rearranged everything. She took all of her clothes out of their boxes and turned them into beds instead. She is so attentive to her little ones. And then there are the creatures and critters she tends to all day long. This kid thinks of everything – she feeds, nurses, dresses, swaddles, […]
Progress Expected of Grade 1
We’ve recently pursued a greater understanding of the laws Colorado has for schooling independently. As a result of what we’ve learned, I will be compiling a list here of the nationally “expected skills through the 3rd grade”, and discuss Cecily’s developmental progress given these parameters. Additionally, as I have already reviewed listings with a fair […]
Reptilian, Smelly and Slimey
Waitress Read Bracelet (make me more) What sort of lights are those? Abstract some? What does _________________ mean? …. A fav new game. What we did on Thursday.