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This is a picture of Norah listening to the tape I made for her late Tuesday night. She seems to enjoy this Tape Time and asks to listen at least once a day, often more. It does my heart good when I hear her giggling, repeating or singing in response to the cues on the tape. And, I may be imagining it, but she seems to be more contemplative the last few days, even a little distracted sometimes, like she is thinking about something. I've also noticed she needs much less coaching when it is time to do a chore that I mentioned on the tape! So, I think the messages are getting into her head. I hope they are blessing her and helping to mold her precious little heart.

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Dana said…
Curious minds want to know...what are you saying on the recording? Did you explain it in an earlier post?
January 27, 2009 at 7:27 AM
Veronica Boulden said…
I did post it earlier. If you click on my label "Homeschool Ideas" you should see an older post with a picture of a tape recorder. I outlined most of what I said on the bottom half of that post. I am already making plans for tape #2! Would love suggestions for poems, memory work, messages kids need to know...
January 30, 2009 at 10:36 PM
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