Thomas is officially reading books now. Matthew was in Montessori at Thomas's age and was reading by 4 1/2. To curb my guilt for not sending Thomas to Montessori, I have been working with him using some techniques I remembered from Matthew's school. He is reading Bob books and spouting off sentences such as, "Ten men went to the end of the land." What an exciting milestone!
He was reading a Lipton tea bottle yesterday and asked if he could spell his name, "TeaHomas" because you spell "T" "tea". I thought that was interesting!
I feel really good about our decision to have Thomas only go to school 2 days a week next year. I know that every child is different and Matthew really thrived going 5 mornings a week when he was a preschooler. Now that Matthew is in full fledged school, I realize how quickly (and how precious) these years go before they HAVE to be in school. I want enjoy every second of Thomas being home next year! The best part is that Aunt Lauren will be his teacher at Mother's Day Out next year!
Had a thought.
16 hours ago
5 comments:
I'm glad you decided that, because I'm so excited about being his teacher next year!
How sweet!
Oh we loved Bob Books!
It's funny how your view changes as you realize you are experiencing so many things that won't last. With my first I was so eager for him to grow and be independent, but with my second....not so fast. I realized time is fleeting and these moments are few. Enjoy them while you can. Soon they will be taller than you and think they are smarter than you!
Good for Thomas!
And how fun that Lauren will be his teacher next year -- L and I may have to swap preschool stories with us both teaching 4 year olds this fall!
GO THOMAS!
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