Saturday, November 26, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Dinner faces
Tire swing
You were patient as Dad figured out the logistics of hanging an old tire from the avocado tree, helpful when it came time to get working, and thrilled with the results.
Monday, November 14, 2011
I love you little girl
Ruby,
I told you tonight during your bedtime routine that I love you. The sound of the words "I love you, Little Girl" had a quality of rareness that made me realize I haven't actually said it out loud to you often enough.
"I love you Ruby"
"I love you Ruby"
"I love you Ruby"
I said, as if making up for lost audibles. And for posterity I write it to you here: I love you, my beautiful, wondrous, ambitious, uncompromising little girl.
I have no idea how to raise you, but I have a sense you will be sure to let me know.
Dad
I told you tonight during your bedtime routine that I love you. The sound of the words "I love you, Little Girl" had a quality of rareness that made me realize I haven't actually said it out loud to you often enough.
"I love you Ruby"
"I love you Ruby"
"I love you Ruby"
I said, as if making up for lost audibles. And for posterity I write it to you here: I love you, my beautiful, wondrous, ambitious, uncompromising little girl.
I have no idea how to raise you, but I have a sense you will be sure to let me know.
Dad
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Teacher feedback
Dylan,
You've started attending Math Club after school one day a week. The facilitator sent this feedback to Mom this week:
"Good Morning Gxxxxx Family,
Yesterday we continued to work on multiplication. During the first half, the boys and I used the connecting cubes to help us with 'groups of' (ex. 8 groups of 2). After a few problems, we went to the whiteboard to work on equations (ex. 5x9). I had the boys draw out objects to help them solve for the answer. After break, we worked on figuring out the problem and answer (ex. I drew six rows of five lollipops; the problem is 6x5=30). Homework for next week is written on the inside of the front cover.
Dylan is such a joy to work with. He brings fun and laughter to the group. They other boys are more serious while Dylan tries to bring out the fun in them. He works hard and never gives up. Dylan is comfortable with multiplication. He takes his time and uses whatever he needs to solve the problem (counting, drawing, and using his fingers). Dylan is a big part of this group!
Janet"
I was noticing the other day that you've started memorizing various single-digit multiplication problems (like 4 times 5) and you seem to be having no trouble doing the work in the math book designed for the second semester of 1st grade.
I hope you continue to enjoy learning.
Dad
You've started attending Math Club after school one day a week. The facilitator sent this feedback to Mom this week:
"Good Morning Gxxxxx Family,
Yesterday we continued to work on multiplication. During the first half, the boys and I used the connecting cubes to help us with 'groups of' (ex. 8 groups of 2). After a few problems, we went to the whiteboard to work on equations (ex. 5x9). I had the boys draw out objects to help them solve for the answer. After break, we worked on figuring out the problem and answer (ex. I drew six rows of five lollipops; the problem is 6x5=30). Homework for next week is written on the inside of the front cover.
Dylan is such a joy to work with. He brings fun and laughter to the group. They other boys are more serious while Dylan tries to bring out the fun in them. He works hard and never gives up. Dylan is comfortable with multiplication. He takes his time and uses whatever he needs to solve the problem (counting, drawing, and using his fingers). Dylan is a big part of this group!
Janet"
I was noticing the other day that you've started memorizing various single-digit multiplication problems (like 4 times 5) and you seem to be having no trouble doing the work in the math book designed for the second semester of 1st grade.
I hope you continue to enjoy learning.
Dad
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