The D says 'd'

As many of you know I am homeschooling Braden for preschool.  We have decided that the boys are going to start kindergarten at 6 instead of 5 (so they graduate high school at 18 and not 17) so we have a few years to get them going.

Of course every parent thinks their child is so smart and so fabulous, but we really do think Braden is exceptional at where he is at developmentally.  He needed to start learning something to give him direction.  For those of you who don't know him, or have not seen him in a while, this kid can hold a conversation with you, bring up different subjects to talk about, tell you stories about what we did last weekend, and he even surprises us with some of the things he remembers.  It is truly amazing, and everyday he makes us so proud to be his parents (because he must have got it from us, right?)

Anyways, this year we are just focusing on our letters and counting (as well as other skills, but those are the main 'subjects').  So far we have learned letters A, E, F, P, B and now this week we are starting D.

I really think he enjoys the time we spend together and learning.  We have some issues, but as the weeks go on I am learning how to overcome them and better communicate with my 3 year old.  The biggest issue we are having right now is that he thinks it's funny to give the wrong answer.  Paul and I know he is learning, because when given the opportunity he will show his knowledge on different things and talk to you about what he is learning, but when asked a question, he will give the wrong answer knowingly and giggly.

Overall, we are both having fun during the days and it gives us structure.  He loves the activities and crafts that we do, and even will wake up in the morning asking if we can "go to school yet"...but the kid has to eat breakfast first ;)

-Paige