EMMA @ 9 weeks!!
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Showing posts with label Catherine. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Monday, September 13, 2010
The preschool math lesson that was never taught/completed .....
... because Catherine was too logical and smarter than the teacher (who shall remain nameless).
Today we were working on the concepts alike and different. On the first page she had to circle the objects that were alike. Each row had 4 objects (like 4 kites) and she had to circle the 2 that were identical.
EASY.
The next page she had to cross out the one item that was different from the other 3 objects in that row (3 penguins with ties while 1 penguin wore a scarf).
EASY.
The next page she had to match the items that were alike or went together (pen with paper, fork with plate, paintbrush with paint, etc.).
EASY
Slowly the exercises are building up to this one and this is were I was stumped. Ready? Remember, I went to graduate school and couldn't explain this to Catherine (who just turned 5 two days ago). Ready?
Which one of these does not belong?
Attempt #1: Catherine, which one of these doesn't belong? She couldn't tell. So I thought I would prompt her with easy questions.
Catherine, what do you do with a hat? She doesn't know.
Catherine, do you wear a hat? No, she says she isn't wearing one.
But you do wear a hat, right? No, she says she puts them on her head but doesn't wear them on her body.
But your head is on your body, right? Yes, it is.
So you DO wear a hat. No, hers is lost.
But people wear hats, right? What people?
But people wear ties? Yes, they do.
So people wear ties AND hats?! No, she's never seen people wear cowboy hats with ties.
Well, no, they don't have to wear them together but ... Oh! So ties and hats don't go together! Do I cross them out?
NO! Don't cross them out!
Attempt #3: Catherine, which of these things do you wear? Socks. I don't have any ties and I lost my hat.
Okay, but what do people wear? Which people? She wants me to be more specific?
Daddy's (I wince as I say this hoping she gets it)?? Daddy wears socks and ties. He only has baseball hats and not a cowboy hat.
Okay, but let's pretend he has a cowboy hat. Would he wear it? No! And starts laughing at the idea.
I was getting ready for attempt #4 when Anna came up and asked me if I was ready to go. Perfect timing! Lesson to be continued ......
*EDITED* Just came back to add more. I read this to Craig tonight. I was afraid it would be boring and that I would be the only one to find humor in my story. When I got to the part of "which one does not belong?" I paused to allow Craig to answer.
Craig: The tie.
Me: WHAT? Are you serious?
Craig: Yeah, the tie.
At this point I'm thinking he's just trying to give me a hard time.
Me: Why the tie?
Craig: Because the other 3 hold volume and the tie doesn't.
Me: What? You think a preschool math book expects a child to see that one can not hold volume? What about 3 can be worn and one (the vase) can't.
Craig: That works, too. So what's the answer?
Me: What's the answer? Are you serious?
Craig: Yeah, what's the answer?
Me: The book doesn't come with answers. Its preschool! The answers should be obvious.
Craig: Well, I thought it was the tie.
And he walked away.
**Maybe this latter part isn't funny either but its cracking me up. Maybe tomorrow I should ask Catherine, "Sweetie, which one of these is different?" To which she'll reply, "The tie, mommy." ROFLOL! Because up until 5 minutes ago I would have shaken my head and said try again. Maybe she actually does get it and is just an out-of-the-box thinker like her daddy and not square like me!! **
LOL!!!
Today we were working on the concepts alike and different. On the first page she had to circle the objects that were alike. Each row had 4 objects (like 4 kites) and she had to circle the 2 that were identical.
EASY.
The next page she had to cross out the one item that was different from the other 3 objects in that row (3 penguins with ties while 1 penguin wore a scarf).
EASY.
The next page she had to match the items that were alike or went together (pen with paper, fork with plate, paintbrush with paint, etc.).
EASY
Slowly the exercises are building up to this one and this is were I was stumped. Ready? Remember, I went to graduate school and couldn't explain this to Catherine (who just turned 5 two days ago). Ready?
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Which one of these does not belong?
Attempt #1: Catherine, which one of these doesn't belong? She couldn't tell. So I thought I would prompt her with easy questions.
Catherine, what do you do with a hat? She doesn't know.
Catherine, do you wear a hat? No, she says she isn't wearing one.
But you do wear a hat, right? No, she says she puts them on her head but doesn't wear them on her body.
But your head is on your body, right? Yes, it is.
So you DO wear a hat. No, hers is lost.
But people wear hats, right? What people?
*sigh*
Attempt #2: How about a tie? What do yo do with a tie? Do you wear ties? No, she doesn't.But people wear ties? Yes, they do.
So people wear ties AND hats?! No, she's never seen people wear cowboy hats with ties.
Well, no, they don't have to wear them together but ... Oh! So ties and hats don't go together! Do I cross them out?
NO! Don't cross them out!
Attempt #3: Catherine, which of these things do you wear? Socks. I don't have any ties and I lost my hat.
Okay, but what do people wear? Which people? She wants me to be more specific?
Daddy's (I wince as I say this hoping she gets it)?? Daddy wears socks and ties. He only has baseball hats and not a cowboy hat.
Okay, but let's pretend he has a cowboy hat. Would he wear it? No! And starts laughing at the idea.
I was getting ready for attempt #4 when Anna came up and asked me if I was ready to go. Perfect timing! Lesson to be continued ......
*EDITED* Just came back to add more. I read this to Craig tonight. I was afraid it would be boring and that I would be the only one to find humor in my story. When I got to the part of "which one does not belong?" I paused to allow Craig to answer.
Craig: The tie.
Me: WHAT? Are you serious?
Craig: Yeah, the tie.
At this point I'm thinking he's just trying to give me a hard time.
Me: Why the tie?
Craig: Because the other 3 hold volume and the tie doesn't.
Me: What? You think a preschool math book expects a child to see that one can not hold volume? What about 3 can be worn and one (the vase) can't.
Craig: That works, too. So what's the answer?
Me: What's the answer? Are you serious?
Craig: Yeah, what's the answer?
Me: The book doesn't come with answers. Its preschool! The answers should be obvious.
Craig: Well, I thought it was the tie.
And he walked away.
**Maybe this latter part isn't funny either but its cracking me up. Maybe tomorrow I should ask Catherine, "Sweetie, which one of these is different?" To which she'll reply, "The tie, mommy." ROFLOL! Because up until 5 minutes ago I would have shaken my head and said try again. Maybe she actually does get it and is just an out-of-the-box thinker like her daddy and not square like me!! **
LOL!!!
Friday, September 25, 2009
Catherine turns four!!
Here are some pictures from Catherine's birthday over 2 weeks ago. She loves Dora the Explorer (even down to her haircut) and so we threw her a Fiesta birthday party. Along with the homemade decorations, pinata and Tejano music, we (my mil, Isabelle, Anna, Sophia, Craig and myself) rolled enchiladas to serve at the party.
**Side note** As I ate those enchiladas I was thinking of a dear friend who was busy getting ready for baby #12 that finally arrived this week!! Congrats, Sylina!!! **
Here are some pictures from Catherine's wonderful day. I just LOVE this age!
**Side note** As I ate those enchiladas I was thinking of a dear friend who was busy getting ready for baby #12 that finally arrived this week!! Congrats, Sylina!!! **
Here are some pictures from Catherine's wonderful day. I just LOVE this age!
Adios!!!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Monday Update
Well, I kept some of my resolutions. I read to Catherine.
Kolbe and Sophia listened to Ferdinand before the telephone interrupted our reading. I forgot to go back and finish our pile of books. *sigh*
I'll share a funny Catherine story. After the rest of the kids had gone to bed, I sat to read to Catherine. She had spent the afternoon at my mom-in-law's and had taken a long, late nap so she was WIDE awake at bedtime.
I read her books that were probably above her level but she likes the pictures and sits still. I read Millions of Cats, Pretzel, The Gingerbread Boy and The Little Red Hen. I enjoy reading these over little board books.
Anyways, the last book was The Little Red Hen. When we got to the end she asked me why the dog was so sad .......
Catherine: Why is the dog so sad?
Me: Why is he?
Catherine: Why is he sad?
Me: Because the Little Red Hen wouldn't let him eat the cake.
Catherine (pausing): I'll give him cake. I'll give cake for the dog. Why does he want to be so mean? I'll give cake for the dog. Can I give him cake?
Obviously, Catherine didn't get the lesson the Little Red Hen was trying to teach!! I wonder if the dog, cat, and mouse got the lesson. I feel like the Little Red Hen might be my kindred spirit. ;-)
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Today was the first day of swim team for our neighborhood. Kolbe will be on the team for the 1st time this year. And Anna has said she wants to try some swim meets!! We'll see if she follows through on her own! I promise to resist the urge to push her off the block. LOL!!
My scale wasn't nice to me this morning. I'll blame it on traveling and not drinking enough water. I wonder if I can join swim team?
Kolbe and Sophia listened to Ferdinand before the telephone interrupted our reading. I forgot to go back and finish our pile of books. *sigh*
I'll share a funny Catherine story. After the rest of the kids had gone to bed, I sat to read to Catherine. She had spent the afternoon at my mom-in-law's and had taken a long, late nap so she was WIDE awake at bedtime.
I read her books that were probably above her level but she likes the pictures and sits still. I read Millions of Cats, Pretzel, The Gingerbread Boy and The Little Red Hen. I enjoy reading these over little board books.
Anyways, the last book was The Little Red Hen. When we got to the end she asked me why the dog was so sad .......
Catherine: Why is the dog so sad?
Me: Why is he?
Catherine: Why is he sad?
Me: Because the Little Red Hen wouldn't let him eat the cake.
Catherine (pausing): I'll give him cake. I'll give cake for the dog. Why does he want to be so mean? I'll give cake for the dog. Can I give him cake?
Obviously, Catherine didn't get the lesson the Little Red Hen was trying to teach!! I wonder if the dog, cat, and mouse got the lesson. I feel like the Little Red Hen might be my kindred spirit. ;-)
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Today was the first day of swim team for our neighborhood. Kolbe will be on the team for the 1st time this year. And Anna has said she wants to try some swim meets!! We'll see if she follows through on her own! I promise to resist the urge to push her off the block. LOL!!
My scale wasn't nice to me this morning. I'll blame it on traveling and not drinking enough water. I wonder if I can join swim team?
Monday, November 24, 2008
Curious Catherine
Thursday, June 19, 2008
More Laughs
While Isabelle was doing an act of mercy (changing a diaper), Catherine decided to give her big sis some trouble. She reached over and grabbed the baby powder and LIBERALLY powdered herself AND Isabelle. If it wasn't for the fact that I think she's adorable and that she's actually a sweet baby, I'd tie her up until she was five!!
Isabelle wasn't willing to be photographed! LOL! The girls were all laughing while I was taking Catherine's picture. That's why she keeps looking over at them. The more people laugh, the more Catherine acts like a clown!!
Yes, Shannon, she's a spitfire alright! And she cracks us up!! Catherine is also my blog's biggest fan. She gets a kick out of seeing herself on the "puter."
ENJOY!! ;-)
Isabelle wasn't willing to be photographed! LOL! The girls were all laughing while I was taking Catherine's picture. That's why she keeps looking over at them. The more people laugh, the more Catherine acts like a clown!!
Yes, Shannon, she's a spitfire alright! And she cracks us up!! Catherine is also my blog's biggest fan. She gets a kick out of seeing herself on the "puter."
ENJOY!! ;-)
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Pictures of the Day
When she's not into scissors, she's into lipstick.
Every family should have a resident 2 yo to keep them on their toes and make them laugh (after having a good fit, of course).
Do you like how I tried to even out her bangs?
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Right before bedtime .......
... I let my guard down while getting little people ready for bed. I trusted her in the schoolroom.
ALONE.
Back to being vigilant. *sigh*
ALONE.
Back to being vigilant. *sigh*
How short can bangs be cut and still be considered acceptable?
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Friday, November 16, 2007
Catherine, the little helper
Today Craig's mom and grandma stopped by for lunch. They wanted to see their little boy (A.K.A. Craigee) and the grandkids, too.
Well, EVERY time Catherine sees her great-grandma, Catherine has a habit of "helping" Mo-Mo. She likes to pull her walker, which sometimes is a little too much help. Today I finally thought to take a picture. Its so sweet how she always runs out to help Mo Mo into the house.
Here's Catherine helping Mo Mo to the car. She really pulls on that walker. Maybe to help her go faster?? We all think its adorable. Catherine is normally very serious and sees it as her mission to help Mo Mo along.
Well, EVERY time Catherine sees her great-grandma, Catherine has a habit of "helping" Mo-Mo. She likes to pull her walker, which sometimes is a little too much help. Today I finally thought to take a picture. Its so sweet how she always runs out to help Mo Mo into the house.
Here's Catherine helping Mo Mo to the car. She really pulls on that walker. Maybe to help her go faster?? We all think its adorable. Catherine is normally very serious and sees it as her mission to help Mo Mo along.
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Catherine's First Haircut
I've had it!!! I swore I wasn't going to cut Catherine's hair. I said I wasn't going to give her any bangs. I dread that growing out period. But I just remembered why I end up chopping all my girls' hair ...... its a sticky mess most of the time.
Catherine has hit that age where everything she eats (oatmeal, lollipops, yogurt, applesauce, lollipops, ice cream, etc.) makes it into her hair. And this is usually by noon. So she is always a sticky mess. WHY? Because I was refusing to cut her hair. So she spent all day wiping her hair out of her face, with her crummy, dirty, chubby, adorable, little hands.
This is how she normally looks ....
Notice all the hair in her face. Now just add something sticky to it and you have the Catherine I'm used to.
Here she is now:
It's not the best haircut but its an improvement over what she normally looks like. I'll tell you tomorrow if it works! LOL!
She didn't want to stand still and pose. I thought it only appropriate that she stand next to her latest work of art. Yeah, that's the first wall you see when entering our lovely home.
Catherine has hit that age where everything she eats (oatmeal, lollipops, yogurt, applesauce, lollipops, ice cream, etc.) makes it into her hair. And this is usually by noon. So she is always a sticky mess. WHY? Because I was refusing to cut her hair. So she spent all day wiping her hair out of her face, with her crummy, dirty, chubby, adorable, little hands.
This is how she normally looks ....
Notice all the hair in her face. Now just add something sticky to it and you have the Catherine I'm used to.
Here she is now:
It's not the best haircut but its an improvement over what she normally looks like. I'll tell you tomorrow if it works! LOL!
She didn't want to stand still and pose. I thought it only appropriate that she stand next to her latest work of art. Yeah, that's the first wall you see when entering our lovely home.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Catherine's Crawling!!
Just wanted to announce that Catherine is officially crawling!! She is my first baby to actually crawl on all fours. My others have always crawled on their bellies like G.I. Joe. This is exciting! She just turned 9 months a few days ago. Now we HAVE to keep our floors clean! Picture(s) soon to follow!
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Feeding Frenzy
The big day finally arrived ...... for the older kids that is! Isabelle, Anna, Sophia and Kolbe have been anticipating Catherine's first feeding since the day she was born. For six months they've been deprived of giving her a bottle, a pacifier or any kind of food/drink. So when I pulled out the high chair last week they were VERY excited. They all wanted a chance to feed her and lucky for them Catherine tolerated it. She didn't much care for the food but she gave everyone lots of smiles!! I love how they love each other!!
Monday, March 27, 2006
Bluebonnets
Every year we take pictures of the children in Bluebonnets. These are our favorite pictures!!! Every year we drive back to the same Texas hillside! We've been taking these pictures since Isabelle was four. Its beautiful to see other families following this same tradition. You can even tell how recently another family has visited the same spot by the flattened circle among the flowers. We're always careful to follow the already-made paths among the bluebonnets so as not to ruin them for future visitors.
Law Breaker
We once told Isabelle and Anna that it was illegal to pick Bluebonnets since they were the state flower. We really thought this was so at the time. Well, they haven't forgotten. You can imagine the screaming that ensued when Catherine decided to break the law!
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