Here's a picture of my kids in true form. My dad called a few days ago to reason with me, saying he understands that I might not write something everyday, but the least I could do is post a new photo. I promised I'd try, for his sake. From his perspective, a blog should be nothing more than an online photo album with longer captions and I'm sure that he thinks the poetry is totally useless, so I'm kind of surprised he hasn't complained sooner than this. I've been nursing my husband through a nasty fever the past few days, so I have had even less time than usual. But, luckily, I haven't heard anything more about fish dying. The guilt I feel is almost unbearable, you just don't know... Poor fish.
"...the child should have a set time everyday to read for fun. Begin with half an hour for first graders, and build up to an hour of reading time daily... This is an important part of the child's education: it improves his reading skills, teaches him the habit of sitting still with a book, and reminds him that reading is fun... free reading ought to be spent on literature at or slightly below the child's present reading level so that he can simply enjoy himself. The easier reading will help him increase his speed." The Well Trained Mind: The Guide to Classical Education at Home by Jessie Wise and Susan Wise Bauer
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