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    TwinkleToes- I think sometimes kids just want to figure out something on their own before they show others. Good for you being patient and letting her do this her way. Enjoy your reading time together. It's a wonderful.

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    At supper last night, DD7 asked about choking and what causes a person to choke. My DH explained that it happened when something gets stuck in your throat and you can't breathe. She looked at him like he had three heads. "But how does your trachea get blocked when your food goes down your esophagus?" He turned to me with a look of 'you are on your own'. I began explaining that there is a flap of tissue over the trachea and she cut me off. "Oh, you mean the epiglottis! So sometimes food can get through if it is open. I get it. Thanks!"

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    haha ... love it kathleen'smum! Soon she will be teaching you. wink

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    kathleen's mum that is too funny!!

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    kathleen'smum - that's adorable.


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    Originally Posted by adhoc
    kathleen'smum - that's adorable.
    I agree! This happens all the with DS13. It's really hard for me to keep track of what he knows. Apparently he thinks I'm chronically underestimating him. ((pout))

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    DS7 had to have an ultrasound on his kidneys (long story). He was absolutely fascinated with the whole process. The tech was awesome and explained how the machine worked, what the readings meant, on and on... His 15 minute scan ended up taking almost an hour. She even let him watch her download his files. As we were leaving he turned back and thanked her again "Thank you very much for explaining it to me, it was better than the computer!" High praise indeed!


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    Some friends at church had their grandson with them at church yesterday. I asked the grandma how old he was, hoping he was only 2-3 years older than GS10(almost 11). No luck, he's 16. She asked how old my GS is; when I answered, she got a shocked look on her face. She thought he was 13, and stammered around why she thought he was older, 'he acts/talks ....you know...'. I laughed, and agreed, he seems older than he is.

    Later in the day, GS10 & I were talking about school. I reminded him that sometime they're going to give him material to learn that he doesn't already know. He acknowledged that, said he's still waiting, and by college or maybe high school they'd teach him something new. He is looking forward to Jazz Band, Math Club & Chess club in the fall.

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    My DS5 was given the school's 1st grade testing today. He got a perfect score! I mean I thought he knew the stuff, but to see it and have someone else telling YOU is something neat.
    Is Second grade going to challenge him next year? hmmm..

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    I just want to express how amazed and delighted I am by these "brag" stories about your children. I feel I have gotten to know all of you better.

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