Her First Novel...Well, She's on Her Way at Least!

being a teacher, i'm always on the lookout teachable moments. the other day ely asked how pasta is made so we went to the computer and watched a youtube video about it. we both actually learned alot! (i still can't get her to eat any other shaped pasta! only macaroni. "it just tastes different, mom!") we've looked up horseshoes, chameleons and islands lately. ely has a thirst for knowledge! she loves to learn. when we read a book, it takes us twice as long because i have to stop and explain what "slathered" or "stray" mean. i don't mind; i love that she's so eager to learn. we've started teaching her the sounds of the alphabet lately. she knows all the letters and now knows half of the sounds. i thought it was time to start learning how to write. i turned our hot water closet door into a chalkboard (to my husband's dismay) and that's where we practice. here's what we've been working on:

can you tell what it is? it's her name! the y still needs some work, but i'm pretty proud!

and here's her self portrait. actually i think it's a clown. that's his hat on top! there's nothing she can't do.