Archive for March, 2009
Spelling
Natalie has been more and more interested in letters and words. She will often read the letters of words she sees (in books, on signs, etc) and ask what word the letters spell. She also likes to type words on the computer. She can spell Natalie, Mommy, and Daddy pretty much on her own, and if we exaggerate each sound the letters make, she can usually pick the correct letters to spell any word. She gets a little mixed up with C/K and C/S because C makes both of those sounds. The short vowel sounds are the most confusing, which is why on this video, you’ll notice that I’m pronouncing the long vowel sounds to help her pick the right letter.
Spelling from nataliecaroline on Vimeo.
Chris and I are such bad spellers that sooner than we think, Natalie will start asking to spell words that are beyond our capabilities!
Talkin ’bout Poop
After a (probably much too early) success pooping on the potty, Natalie has been kinda freaked out by sitting on the potty. I thought this conversation we had tonight might have shed some light on why she seems to be scared. But I’m really just overanalyzing. Or am I? You decide….
Natalie: I want to eat my grilled cheese right NOW!!
Me: You’re hungry, huh?
Natalie: Yes, I’m hungry!!
Me: Well, I don’t want you to burn your mouth, so you’ll just have to tell your belly to wait until the grilled cheese cools off.
When I gave her the plate of grilled cheese, she leaned forward and pressed her belly against her plate, as if she was trying to get the food directly in there.
Me: Your food goes into your belly after you chew it in your mouth.
Natalie: Oh?
Me: Yeah, you chew your food, it goes in your belly, and then you poop.
Natalie: And then we will be sad.
Me: Sad? Why will you be sad?
Natalie: Because we lost our food!
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Chris and Auntie Jodi took Natalie to her first parade last weekend. She loved it! At the end, she said, “no, the parade is NOT over!” Chris had to take her into the road and show her that indeed no one else was coming. We’re glad to discover that Natalie was so taken by the parade, because there are lots in the spring and summer and they’re absolutely free entertainment.
