Did you try ever? I am trying to figure out if it is me and the way I do it or if it is the "topic". I already feel so sensitive to the issue of pushing because it seems so wierd to be reading words on the fridge or discussing letters. I want her to really want to do the things she is doing and not just doing it because it makes mommy happy.... She is very contrary so I am not sure that could be an issue anyways. The other side of this is that it is exciting to see the accomplishments...mind you that is true at any age....but then I think ohh this excitement is bad for her to see...does this make any sense?