true or false?

[Phoebe]

I remember my first born riding in the car approximately 3 months after turning two and we were counting stars and she blurting out the numbers from 1 to 10 and we were shocked. Now my neighbor across the street is a teacher and has been practicing concepts with her kids early on and when I told her what my daughter was doing, she was like, ,"duh"! So her daughter must have been counting long before mine and they are the same age. I am sure it can be done, but who knows. My child is 4 and still has problems recognizing letters.

Jennifer

[Cumberland]

I think she used to be more original but as her blog has gotten quite famous she sort of pushes it for the entertainment value to keep her readers.

At that same age our oldest was saying the Lord's Prayer...it is all about memorization....I know that now because after our neighbor said that he was "almost" gifted (?!) and she was a teacher, I let him drive the car for a few weeks....turns out just because your kid can remember things doesn't mean they should get a job at 2yr.....who knew?!

[Rapunzel]

Well, I know that my husband was reading with full comprehension at the age of 3 (a little over 36 months). And, I know that all of my own kids were exhibiting higher than average comprehension of subject matter deemed appropriate for kindergarten at around the time they turned 3 years old (generally, that's the age when my kids start showing an interest in chess, for example, which can only be played with comprehension).

I suppose it would be possible to have, say, a 2 1/2 year old (30 months) exhibit the same comprehension skills. But, I'm just finding it very hard to accept that a child under the age of 2 could do this as well. I think that being able to do something like that at that age would qualify one as a prodigy. It's possible - but prodigies are a rarity.

Upside of reading her blog, found a link to this site, http://www.mightygoods.com/, which got me to this dress:

http://www.anthropologie.com/jump.jsp?i ... previous=1

*sigh*

Oh Nellie - too bad Secret Santa is over .... had I known!

You sure do know how to find the good in something!

[Amiens]

So... I am going to be in the minority here. I have to politely disagree.

My daughter, Emma, who will be 4 next week- knew her alphabet by the time she was 2 years old. I did not sit down and "drill" her with flashcards or teach her the alphabet. I remember when she was 15 months she came up to me with the letter "B," (a refrigerator magnet) and said "Bah Bah B. B Momma, B." This same kid is reading comprehensively now, and writing her name I don't think Emma is memorizing words, as I have seen her on many occasions come across a word she doesn't know and sound it out phonetically. Dh was apparently the same way- reading comprehensively at age 2 1/2 years.

I do agree that it is sad that she is using her child as a cheap parlor trick. We don't tell people that Emma can read, especially those friends of ours who have children the same age. We don't want to come across as "braggy." Emma has had a couple of playdates with various friends the last couple of months, and when the friend's mom brings her home I hear "I didn't know Emma could read. Please tell me you have X book at home." I end up replying "Sorry nope we don't have that book, and yes she can read." The other reason we don't tell people, is I don't want Emma to be on display-- that isn't who she is. She should not have to "perform" for people. It's probably why she still loves to learn, and asks to know things and how to do more.

Anyway, I feel I am getting on a tangent. Plus there is a crying baby who needs me....

(edited for typing errors)

Crystal

Oh Nellie - too bad Secret Santa is over .... had I known!

If only I had known!!

[houseelf]

Oh...me likes the dress too. Must get one...

Kelly

Oh...me likes the dress too. Must get one...

Kelly

Can I borrow it?

[houseelf]

Holy cow, I'm sort of seriously contemplating getting it. I have worn one or two dresses to the last few big parties here and I keep promising that I'll splurge on a new one. I love the color and the shaping of this dress. It is feminine and not too fussy. It would definitely motivate me to do more arm work over the next few months.....

Vishenka, what do you think: I'm pale, blonde, petite, with a slim waist but a smallish bustline. Would this work or not?

I will have to think about this for a good long while. With shipping, it costs a month worth of after school care for the oldest.

Can someone be the voice of reason for me here? It would feel so naughty just to splurge on me, me, me...

Kelly

[mommax3]

Get it. If I could fit into it, I would get it. My coloring is similar to yours. You will look beautiful in it and it is a classic style, not to mention QUITE a bargain.

Can someone be the voice of reason for me here?

NOPE.

Some people indulge themselves by pursuing a career that sucks the life from them and from their families. Others buy pretty dresses.

Sally

[houseelf]

Sally,

You naughty, naughty girl.

For you fashionistas...Can I wear this any time of year? Is this fancy-pants party-worthy? Remember I live in the tundra.

Kelly

Can someone be the voice of reason for me here? It would feel so naughty just to splurge on me, me, me...

Nope, sorry to let you down.

Do it....do it.....

[Vanquisher]

It is a gorgeous dress. I wouldn't spend the money on me, because that's how it is around here, but if you can, you should!

Keep it in very good condition though. After I have had 10 years of work and plastic surgery, I expect to borrow it. What size shall I tell my surgeon to make me?