The Things They Love

Alex asked me why I was taking pictures of the girls and all of the things they loved. I told him I was afraid I wouldn't remember which he didn't take too seriously. I promptly asked him what the girls loved when they turned two and he came up with, "I would have to think about it." I think that was his way of giving the admission of not remembering.

So here we go. I will start with my oldest.

Savannah still is holding strong to her creative side. Here favorite past time is crafting, creating, and writing. She spends hours at her desk either writing/making things for the pretend world she is currently in or for something or someone in reality. I took a picture of her desk and there was a journal she had made two days ago for herself. "It is for me to write in when I feel like it." Write she does.

As far as creating goes, she brought what she called a robot (a recycled box taped to a train) upstairs to show the family. It was done completely on her own and sports a nice smiley face if you look closely.

She also loves anything small and plastic that has a community of it's own. Ponyville and Thumbelina are currently top of the list.

On the first day of school, Teacher Michelle asked the class what they most wanted to learn. Savannah was the only child that did not say she wanted to learn to read. Instead she said, "I want to learn to count money." Not surprising, Savannah has learned it on her own at home as she spends far too much time counting her change and dollars. She also hoards coupons that she dreams of using but never ends up pulling the trigger on because she can't part with her money. I couldn't find all of her change but she is thrilled to be a proud owner of a five and ten dollar bill.
Although she didn't say she wanted to learn to read to T. Michelle on the first day of school, not a day goes by without helping her work her way through a book. Her class hasn't started in on heavy reading instruction yet but Savannah is progressing due to own determination and patience. It pains me when she calls her sisters up to on the couch to listen to her read one of their favorite stories. Time and again, they get frustrated and I hear Savannah say, "Girls, I just don't know how to read this book yet. I am sorry." Oh, how I wish there were more hours in the day so I could teach this bright little girl reading fundamentals.
I have to add that one of Savannah's favorite past time is dragging Lila around to play whatever game Savannah has concocted. Savannah loves Lila dearly but sometimes I have to remind her that Lila Grace is not a toy. If Lila gets to it before I do, Savannah is left hurt and tearful wondering why Lila doesn't want to play with her.

Finally, it goes without saying. . . BUNNY! This is a picture she took in for show and tell. They can't bring in toys or stuffed animals so she took a picture of a newish (back up Bunny that never really worked after 1.5 years of age) and the real Mrs. Bunny Ruffle.

More on the the other two later.