My Newest Little Reader

My middle child - the 4 year old - recently to recognize letters and their sounds. So we've been teaching her to read. You know - bat, cat, rat, etc. She also recognizes our names. So tonight, she situated herself under the Christmas tree and started reading who every package was for.

It was fun to listen to her mounting excitement as she not only found presents for her, but also just the thrill in her voice because she could do this all by herself.

Got most of my grading done today. I have one full day, maybe a day-and-a-half of grading left and then I'll be done. Woo. Hoo.